Research Project Manager

Job Summary

The laboratory of Dean Kip Guy is seeking a Research Project Manager.

The Research Project Manager in conjunction with the Principal Investigator (PI), will:

• plan and develop funding proposals
• oversee and lead clinical development projects from ideation through clinical trials
• work with PI and Co-Investigators (Co-Is) on research program planning, conduct, implementation, evaluation, policies and protocols
• develop operation manuals and work plans consistent with study objectives

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• manage the daily operations of clinical trials
• advise on program operations to resolve complex issues
• communicate with internal and external partners/stakeholders and work with them to assure work completion
• oversee production of all trial manuals and documentation
• oversee regulatory submissions
• create study tracking mechanisms to ensure the attainment of project goals and critical milestones
• communicate with study sites and partners on any issues in a timely fashion
• work with PI, Co-Is, and external partners/stakeholders to monitor all expenditures to cross-check against established grant budget
• manage Excel documents in a timely fashion to incorporate revisions and meet the requirements of internal and external budget protocols
• contribute to improvement of grants finance management procedures
• review monthly PI reports and communicate any issues or discrepancies to PI and OSPA
• communicate with OSPA and necessary departmental administrators with any questions, issues to changes in grant budget and personnel
• document study progress
• prepare and assist in the preparation of various progress reports and presentations to the various funding agencies, other key stakeholders, and other reporting as needed
• oversee IRB application and continuation review
• monitor compliance with grant standards for audits and evaluations
• evaluate submissions of data to sponsor for compliance

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 10/06/2024 Our University Community

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