Research Project Director

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Project Director is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of child health equity-focused research studies. This position will be primarily overseeing a new multi-site NIH-funded R01 focused on applying an antiracism lens to social determinants of health screening. Interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and health equity is a must.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Responsible for the smooth operation of the study on a day-to-day basis, interacting with investigators, consultants, board members, etc. to ensure project timelines and goals are met

-Responsible for recruiting, screening, selecting, maintaining, and terminating study subjects for multiple protocols -In conjunction with the protocol, monitor admission testing, assist with diagnostic procedures, and outpatient follow-up

-Collaborate with investigators in the development and coordination of all study collections measures and protocols

-Assist investigators with the interpretation of data collected and preparation of study reports

-Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing functioning of the study tracking systems

-Recruit, help select, supervise, and evaluate all project staff

-Prepare ongoing summary reports of various data sources, and collaborate with investigators on data presentation, interpretation, and the writing of manuscripts for publication and grant proposals

-Coordinate the schedules of consultants to meet project plans

-Supervise the coordination of relationships with affiliated research sites and coordinate meetings of the project committee

-Monitor overall expenses for the study and assist in the development of annual budgets

-Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Bachelors degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience

-4 years of related experience

-1 years of experience in the supervision of staff, project management, and budget development

-Experience with project development including development of protocols, forms, surveys, training materials, and evaluation procedures

-Ability to multi-task

-Comfort working independently with minimal oversight

-Demonstrated experience in data management and the use of computers

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Strong organizational skills

-Ability to travel to off-site locations in Worcester, MA

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Research Project staff

Hybrid position

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