Research Project Manager Jobs

Position Title: Research Project Manager

Organization: American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN)

Position Type: Full time, contract to hire

Reporting Relationship: Director, Project Management

Location: Remote, United States

Description:

The American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation founded in July 2006. ATHN provides a national informatics platform and public health services that support clinical care and outcomes analysis, research, advocacy, and public health reporting in communities impacted by rare hematologic disorders. ATHN partners with a network of over 146 affiliated clinical sites (ATHN Affiliate Network) conducting research, surveillance, and quality improvement initiatives. In addition, ATHN partners with government programs, community-based organizations, and industry, with the ultimate goal of improving the care and quality of life for those affected by rare hematologic disorders.

ATHN is a virtual organization, meaning that the entire ATHN staff are remote workers. We rely on modern communication tools to create a collective sense of purpose and stay connected with each other.

Summary:

The Research Project Manager role is a valued role within ATHN’s Project Management Office (PMO). This role is a collaborative role designed to support ATHN’s research team by assuming responsibility for the project administration activities of ATHN’s portfolio of research projects. In addition, as a member of the ATHN’s PMO, this role also participates in managing ATHN’s project management processes and standards and ensuring the Executive Leadership Team has insight into the risks and status of ATHN’s project portfolio. Although this role reports to the Director of Project Management, will work closely with the Chief Science Officer and the Director of Research Programs, who together represent ATHN’s research leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop projects by working with internal stakeholders to define the concept and create a vision to execute. This includes setting and managing expectations, developing a detailed project plan, defining the scope of the project, and assigning team members to specific tasks.
• Constantly evaluate and monitor project performance even after project closure through retrospective meetings.
• Ensure stakeholders are satisfied with the project by building strong professional relationships to create effective communication.
• Serve as a block remover for teams, working efficiently to keep teams moving forward with the plan.
• Maintain accurate project plans with details.
• Monitor project progress and set deadlines by creating an accurate timeline of project completion to ensure tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment, the project manager must remain aware of how the project is progressing.
• Track budget and time estimates for projects against actuals to understand the project status and report information weekly.
• Manage scope creep when it impacts time, resources, or budget with leadership.
• Provide project communications to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor cross-business unit communications for status and blockers.
• Manage risks and mitigations for a project. The project manager also anticipates delays that may occur and apprises the team of any changes in the project’s needs.
• Accountable and responsible for driving projects deliverables and providing accurate reporting weekly.
• Lead team status meetings and communicate results to stakeholders.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business field or equivalent work experience.
• Certified Project Manager Professional, strongly preferred or equivalent experience working with clinical research teams in a project management role.
• 2+ years as a project manager working with research teams conducting clinical or translational research, preferred.
• 5+ years as project manager.

Skills:

• Ability to manage and mitigate risks effectively.
• Experience using project management tools.
• Self-driven approach to the work environment.
• Ability to present to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership and conflict management skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong oral and written communication including strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Cultural Success Factors:

• Proactive - Brings new ideas and gets work done.
• Collaborative – Thrives as part of a diverse team environment.
• Honest - Communicates plain and truthfully. Does not cut corners ethically.
• Analytical - Balances the right abstraction level and attention to detail.
• Organization - Able to focus. Plan the work and deliver the plan.

Why You’ll Love Working at ATHN:

• Contribution: We love new ideas and give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge to enhance organizational success.
• Culture: We are a humble, mission driven team that is focused on collaborative, data-driven success.
• Growth: We are expanding - launching new services and projects to support the needs of our stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work environment.
• The chance to work in a collaborative environment with diverse, experienced team members and leaders.
• Competitive benefits package including health/vision/dental insurance, retirement 403b match benefit, and ample paid time off.
• Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• An environment where you can expand and leverage your skills to make a real, measurable impact.

Travel:

Infrequent. As needed to attend staff meetings and conferences. Note: As an organization dedicated to serving persons with rare medical conditions, we take health and safety seriously. All staff that are traveling or meeting in-person for ATHN business must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted.

Salary Range: $60-$80 per hour. Commensurate with experience. In compliance with the pay transparency statements for the states of New York and Colorado.

Availability: Immediate

Contact: Interested applicants should apply with cover letter and resume via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/jobs/ for “Research Project Manager”.

ATHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.