Project Manager, Research Support

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The Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager, Research Support to work in Miami, Fl. The Project Manager, Research Support will join a team of about 20 talented clinical research professionals focused on the study of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

The project manager will play a leadership role in managing the activities of a multi-center clinical research consortium that forms part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network. The successful candidate will have significant clinical research, proficiency with working through a central IRB to coordinate regulatory approvals for multiple ongoing studies, outstanding inter-personal and communication skills, enjoy working as part of a highly collaborative and synergistic team, and be passionate about producing high quality work that meaningfully advances scientific progress.

• Develop research instruments (protocol specific source documentation, lab forms, and template notes) necessary for study execution if needed
• Participates in internal study reviews and assures compliance with outside monitoring
• Meet regularly with principal investigator(s), and protocol team leaders to review patient participation, data accuracy and overall project progress
• Detect and help solve logistical, technical, and patient related problems as they pertain to protocol participation.
• Provides timely research reports to the PI/Administrator
• Establish and update timelines and processes to guide implementation of protocols
• Work closely with PI and Administrator in performing activities associated with a grant close-out (i.e., accounting, final reports, record archive, web site closure
• Act as liaison between the Neuromuscular Division and other departments/centers/institutes as necessary for protocol implementation and execution
• Oversee internal and external processes related to each study’s deliverables in accordance with the associated grant and/or contract expectations, timelines, and terms
• Oversight of research portfolio, ensuring that research protocols are executed appropriately
• Assist with coordination of specific research studies as needed.
• Coordinate laboratory specimen processing and handling with appropriate lab supervisors.
• Maintain databases of deliverables and reporting requirements for all active research projects, proposal-related documents/information (biosketches, SOPs, facilities, etc.)
• Prepare IRB submissions and manage interactions with the central IRB for the Consortium’s portfolio of studies
• Control quality of source documentation and research integrity
• Meet with, and coordinate activities related to industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of UM systems associated with research management

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution with clinical research experience preferred.
• Grants management experience.
• Experience with Human Subjects' Research, highly preferred.
• Strong research background with publication experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Must be very adoptable and change projects instantaneously.
• Willing to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Project management skills.
• Clinical Research Coordinator (or similar) certification preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and critical analyses abilities
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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