Portfolio Manager

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The Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research (SABER) unit is the data coordinating center for several multi-center clinical trials and observational studies. We are a research center located within the Biostatistics Department at the School of Public Health (SPH) on Michigan's central campus. We work with clinical centers to move the project forward according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic staff member to contribute positively to our community. You will help to lead the project management team in addition to managing your own clinical trials. You will report to the SABER Assistant Director of Project Management and Quality. You may be asked to travel (no more than 5%) within the United States and possibly internationally to participating clinical centers and investigator meetings.

SABER prides itself on fostering a collegial, open, and family friendly work environment, and our team is fully remote.

This will be a 5-year term-limited position with possibility of extension contingent on funding availability. For more information on SABER, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Responsibilities
* Portfolio leadership and delivery oversight

Maintain accountability for portfolio-level delivery (timelines, quality, risk, and performance across studies) Collaborate with the Assistant Director to plan and optimize resource allocation and workload Ensure all studies are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, adhere to internal quality standards, and meet organizational expectations for timelines, quality, and performance

Provide backup support to project managers to ensure continuity of study operations as needed

Study execution and hands-on project management

Serve as lead project manager on select trials with full responsibility for planning, execution, and delivery Support the development and execution of clinical trials, observational studies, and registries from startup through closeout

People management and team development

Directly manage project managers, including performance management, coaching, and career development Provide ongoing mentorship, training, and feedback to strengthen team capability Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Cross-functional leadership and process improvement

Lead coordination across project management, clinical monitoring, quality, data management, biostatistics, and software development Design, implement, and standardize workflows, SOPs, and best practices Drive continuous process improvement and scalable operational efficiencies

Strategic contributions and external engagement

Contribute to grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts Present project management, clinical operations, and quality initiatives at professional meetings and external forums

Required Qualifications
* Master's degree in Public Health, Clinical Research, or a related discipline Minimum 7 years of progressive multi-center clinical trials experience and/or observational studies, including direct project…