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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Research Program Manager to join our Radiation Medicine team at MedStar Georgetown Physician Group on the campus of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.  The Research Program Manager is the primary lead for all projects under a program. Carries out a wide variety of duties under the supervision of the Director or other Leadership, as appropriate.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists with recruitment and hiring of study personnel. May be responsible for managing all operational functions of the program including, training, coordinating meetings, tracking time allocations of associates, and carrying out the day-to-day activities of the program, managing the operating budget of program/study, along with the financial needs of each Principal Investigator.
  • Closely monitors data collection, data entry, lifestyle classes, and retention; works with staff and Principal Investigators to attain and maintain clean data and high retention rates. Oversees appropriate scheduling of clinical subjects for efficient flow and data collection.
  • Maintains a repository for all study documents as required by the FDA and good clinical practices.
  • Maintains and adjusts the schedules of research staff to provide efficient and maximum coverage of all duties.
  • Maintains familiarity with all aspects of protocol implementation and is available as back-up support as necessary.
  • Facilitates strong subject recruitment & retention by leading assigned staff in adopting effective strategies, as appropriate.
  • Provides assistance to investigator/leader for submission of and follow up on research regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Recommends modifications and initiates change once approved by the Director or other Leadership and/or Investigator.
  • Regularly monitors, tracks and reports on study progress. Responsible for performing quality control reviews on a routine basis to ensure accurate data collection.
  • Responsible for program oversight and protocol implementation.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in a related health care discipline required
    • Master's degree preferred
    • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

    Experience

    • 3-4 years Work experience in in a healthcare setting or research management or equivalent required
    • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • No special certification, registration or licensure required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Solid operational and communication skills.
    • Ability to think tactically.
    • Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
    • Familiar with all aspects grantsmanship and protocol writing for federally-funded and/or industry sponsored clinical trials and/or investigator initiated protocols is preferred


    This position has a hiring range of $80,995 - $152,027

     


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