Clinical Trials Project Manager II - Greenberg Lab

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Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Department: 400010 Neuroscience

Work Shift:

UR
- Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 111 Compensation Range: $64,200.00 - $96,200.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:
The Music, Mind, and Medicine (3M) Laboratory seeks a highly organized, proactive, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven Clinical Trials Project Manager II to help build and manage an innovative interdisciplinary research program at the intersection of music, neuroscience, mental health, neurodevelopment, rehabilitation, and precision medicine. The position will serve as the operational and organizational hub of the laboratory, partnering closely with the Principal Investigator to coordinate a diverse portfolio of research activities spanning clinical studies, large-scale data science, brain imaging, translational technologies, and community-based initiatives.

Responsibilities will include overseeing research operations, coordinating grant and manuscript submissions, managing budgets and regulatory activities, facilitating collaborations across institutions, and supporting trainees, staff, and research participants. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing field that seeks to understand how music and the arts influence the brain, behavior, and human health across the lifespan. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the future of the laboratory and its collaborations with researchers, clinicians, and community partners across the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Eastman School of Music.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; enjoys managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse teams; and is excited by the opportunity to help build a high-impact research program with the potential to transform research, clinical care, and human well-being. Depending on prior experience, interests, and expertise, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to and/or take a leading role in scholarly activities, including conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

The position will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced research methods and datasets, including one of the world's largest deep-phenotyping databases on music and health with over 200,000 participants, as well as advanced neuroimaging studies utilizing a head-only SIGNA MAGNUS MRI system. The laboratory values mentorship, intellectual curiosity, and professional growth, and seeks candidates who are excited to grow alongside an ambitious and collaborative research program.

• Research Operations & Project Management Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and milestone tracking systems.
• Monitor progress across multiple research studies simultaneously.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and project records.
• Track deliverables across grants, manuscripts, and research projects.
• Assist with onboarding and coordination of students, interns, volunteers, and research staff.
• Coordinate activities involving community organizations, healthcare systems, and external stakeholders.
• Grants & Funding Administration Maintain a laboratory-wide grant submission calendar.
• Coordinate…