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Johns Hopkins University Research Program Manager in Baltimore, Maryland
The Center for Substance Use and Infectious Disease Care Integration is seeking a Research Program Manager . This person, working closely with the Center Director, will provide program development and leadership over a research portfolio currently including four grants totaling $6 million dollars in funding. The research portfolio consists of interventional and observational studies within clinical and community settings across the state of Maryland and Internationally.
The Research Program Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of multiple projects and will operate independently, with guidance from the Director. Will be responsible for budget management, project implementation, logistics planning, supervision of research staff and trainees, data management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Will be responsible for monitoring research projects and onboarding new study team members. Will also contribute directly to the collection and analysis of qualitative research, quantitative data analysis, and dissemination of research findings in the peer-reviewed literature. The Manager will need the ability to “zoom in” on matters of research program implementation, evaluation, dissemination, regulatory compliance, and operations and “zoom out” on matters of broader programmatic leadership and problem-solving.
All research projects involve working closely with people who use drugs and have mental health disorders, HIV, and other infectious diseases.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Manage research and program efforts of the Center for Substance Use and Infectious Disease Care Integration.
Lead the scientific implementation and daily operation of research studies and other projects.
Track and manage multiple projects and project-related issues simultaneously.
Develop project plans, timelines, presentations, and checklists for various program activities.
Lead qualitative and quantitative aspects of social network and implementation science studies including the development of in-depth interview guides and involvement in qualitative data analysis.
Work with PI on research grant development, writing and submission of grant progress reports to funding agencies.
Develop protocols and associated procedures to achieve specific research aims and project goals.
Develop tools, as needed, for study implementation including protocols, standardized order sheets, study reference materials, and patient questionnaires.
Complete and maintain professional documentation for projects and deliverables, develop SOPs as needed, and assist in the auditing and monitoring of studies.
Oversee the coordination of all activities of research studies and projects to ensure the validity of findings. Provides direct assistance with study/project coordination and participant recruitment when needed to cover for absent staff.
Manage and supervise research staff members (recruitment, performance appraisal, feedback, performance concerns, separations) and trainees, providing timely feedback and opportunities for growth.
Direct hiring and/or oversight of other personnel as determined by Investigators and funding sources including additional junior managers/programmers, data analysts, peers with lived experience, and peer recovery specialists and students in certain projects.
Supervise and support research projects and research experiences for learners including post-doctoral fellows, doctoral, master and undergraduate students.
Ensure adherence to research protocols and oversee record management for research studies/ projects.
Oversees all study recruitment procedures consistent with IRB-approved methods.
Identify recruitment problems, identify solutions, and help to ensure that remedies are quickly implemented to keep the recruitment goal on track for research project completion.
Assist outside monitors during study audits.
Assist with quality assurance and regulatory procedures including communications with the IRB, FDA, and DSMB.
Advise and assist multiple Center faculty and trainees in conceptualizing research questions, and data collection needs and translating these needs into collected data and research products for dissemination.
Coordinate multiple elements of this clinical research program including study design, IRB interactions, data input, storage, retrieval, and analysis, and interactions with investigators and other stakeholders.
Support collection and analysis of study data quantitative and qualitative data and manuscript preparation.
Lead planning and execution of center activities including brown bag lunches, center seminars, and conferences.
Participate in study meetings provides updates on protocol implementation status and makes recommendations on operational issues.
Oversee management of the petty cash account and subject remuneration process.
Oversee maintenance of organized freezer storage process and specimen tracking.
Handle and oversee specimen processing and shipments.
Assist other study team members with research-related activities on other projects as needed.
Promote a culture of service for study participants, research staff, and collaborators.
This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Supervision
Directly supervise research program coordinators and mentor other center research staff.
Meet with staff regularly, troubleshoot issues, co-develop work plans and professional development goals, and help prioritize tasks.
Assist and supervise students and trainees involved with projects as needed.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to function independently with a high degree of motivation.
Ability to manage a team.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge of clinical research practices and principles.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work well with other professionals with minimal supervision
Comfortable being part of a diverse professional team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
Five years related experience, including demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD or MD Degree preferred.
Experience with data management programs is strongly desirable.
Familiarity with scientific writing and communication.
Experience conducting health-related research.
Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, reference managers, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Classified Title: Research Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,200 - $96,600 Annually ($75,900 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Bay Infectious Disease
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.