Research Project Manager

Research Project Manager

The All of Us Research Program (AoURP) at Northwestern Medicine is an unprecedented, large-scale multi-site study that will enroll 31,000 participants over the next 5 years. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Manager for AoURP and partner studies, namely Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH), will oversee the recruitment and enrollment for both programs. The candidate may also collaborate with internal/external stakeholders regarding team engagement and/or operation workflow, including but not limited to community outreach and financial vendors.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Technical:
  Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives. Plans, develops & implements new processes & protocols to support research studies & maximize/extend study capabilities. Oversees completion of study activities per protocol. Ensures that study protocols are in compliance with appropriate rules & regulations & reviews study progress and recommends revisions, amendments, and/or other study changes as necessary to better meet needs of sponsors.
  
  Reviews scientific literature & evaluates & recommends applicable techniques & procedures.
• Administrative:
  Analyzes, evaluates & interprets data to determine relevance to research Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc. Creates data for use in grant submission & develop new proposals for research including obtaining financial support. Acts as liaison between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions. Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
• Finance:
  May create &/or manage research study budget which may include deciding on & approving expenditures of funds based on budget. Monitors accounts. Negotiates prices & specifications with vendors. Purchases supplies, materials, equipment & services. Ensures appropriate allocation & compliance. Invoices study sponsors for study tests/procedures. Coordinates & participates in budgetary negotiations with industry sponsors.
• Supervision:
  Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows. Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators. Miscellaneous:
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 5 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related;

OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience. Supervisory or project management experience required. Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

Minimum

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Customer service Clear communication of ideas Attention to detail for accurate data reporting Flexibility and organization Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of all aspects of clinical research, including laboratory work, clinical exams, and supervision of staff. Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines while keeping the study on track and meeting the accrual goals. Must be able to remain steady under pressure, be adaptable, take direction from others, and be a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with research communications and engagement

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and…