Project Manager-Supervisor

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Ranked among the top neurology departments in the country by the National Institutes of Health, the UC Irvine Health School of Medicine's Department of Neurology is committed to advancing clinical care, education, and research to help patients with diverse neurological conditions. The department's 47+ full-time teaching faculty members are highly experienced clinicians who are devoted to training the next generation of neurologists.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor and Chief Administrative Officer, the Project Manager will apply project management and research administration expertise to oversee complex grant activities from concept through execution. The Project Manager independently manages multiple projects, provides strategic guidance to investigators, and leads initiatives to improve investigator initiated research processes and policies. The incumbent will also assist the research unit in creating and conducting investigator and staff training programs.

The incumbent will assist with the mentoring and training of the unit’s clinical research coordinators and project support staff. This position requires strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to navigate evolving regulatory and operational requirements in clinical research. This position requires the ability to work independently as well as creating and maintaining interprofessional relationships with departments within UCI. The incumbent will have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with PIs, Co-Is, SPA, finance, regulatory bodies, and other institutions.

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job; ability to interact with patients and caregivers in a compassionate and empathetic manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Proven ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare clear, concise and well-organized reports, summaries, and correspondence; ability to think critically, compile data from various sources, analyze and synthesize data/information and present it to others in a clear and concise way
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task, prioritize a complex and dynamic workload, meet rigid deadlines despite interruptions, frequent workload changes and competing demands, and achieve high productivity/quality within short time frames; skill in working independently, taking initiative and following through on assignments and ability to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to analyze and solve problems, implement solutions, and resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly; proactive problem-solving abilities and follow through
• Proven ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality
• Proven ability to maintain flexibility and adaptability; demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, self-control, and flexibility to get the work done
• Proven ability to establish and maintain files and records
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat)
• Proven ability…