Lead Research Project Coordinator (contractual

Exciting opportunity to independently manage operations of the NIH-funded IMPROVE Maternal Health Data Innovation and Coordination Hub in the newly established Division of Maternal and Child Health in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health. IMPROVE is a consortium of twelve Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence and two Coordination Hubs with over 25 on-going research projects. The candidate selected for this position will serve as the primary liaison to the IMPROVE network, outside organizations including NIH, other state and government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources.

The successful candidate will accomplish responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Expectations include:
Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources. Applies advanced, expert level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Substantial latitude in decision making. Sets goals and objectives to align with defined strategy.

Informs supervisor of progress. Works on ambiguous matters generally without precedent or structure and independently develops standardization and protocol. Makes departures from traditional approaches to develop novel solutions. Influences strategy, program, policy development, and best practices. Acts as expert resource to others.

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This position will report to the division director/PI. This is a hybrid position with up to two telework days.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs;

limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• Independently manage and provide the most complex support to designated research studies or clinical trial protocols involving considerable responsibility, variety, and to manage and coordinate activities of a designated research project. Serve as the primary liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources. Provide the highest level guidance and direction to personnel engaged in research studies or clinical trials to ensure compliance with protocols and meet clinical objectives.
• Plan, develop, administer, and coordinate new or revised project goals, objectives, work flows and policies through the duration of the research study or clinical trial. Implement approved study or trial policies and procedures.
• Assist Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing research studies or clinical trials. Support and conduct data science activities across the IMPROVE 12 Maternal Health Centers of Excellence in the U.S.
• Ensure that goals and objectives specified for the research project are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.
• Evaluate project effectiveness in order to develop and implement new or improved…