Job Description - Assistant Project Manager TIMI Study Group BWH (3308245)
Working directly with the Sr. Project Manager/Director, this position assists with the day to day operational project management of assigned department/trial(s) within the TIMI Study Group. The TIMI Study Group is an Academic Research Organization whose principal goal is to conduct high quality multi-center, national and international clinical trials that enhance the care of patients with coronary artery disease.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Sr. Project Manager, Director, TIMI Principal Investigators, and Study Sponsors, establishes, maintains and complies with policies and procedures for assigned department/trial(s).
- Is knowledgeable of all aspects of assigned department/trial(s) to be able to assist with the evaluation of questions and problems. Assists with the triaging of items to individuals with resources available to solve problems or answer questions.
- Assists internal staff involved in daily tasks performed in the TIMI Study Group to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Assists Sr. Project Manager/Director in hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned support staff.
- Actively assists Sr. Project Manager/Director by writing memos, educational materials, newsletters, and articles. Creates presentations related to departmental/trial goals, strategies and outcomes.
- Assists Sr. Project Manager/Director in the design of reporting tools to capture necessary information to reach goals of the department/trials. Assists in re-design of reporting tools as a result of study design change or amendment.
- Assists with the designs and updates Manuals of Operation for assigned department/trial(s).
- Participates in internal and external audits.
- Identifies, organizes, and ensures accurate completion and retention of required departmental/trial(s) regulatory documents and other relevant files.
- Keeps Sr. Project Manager/Director informed of all issues, solutions and results by monitoring progress of departmental/trial(s) metrics on a regular basis. Must be able to interpret weekly report statistics, develop and implement action plans to address concerns when necessary.
- May liaise with external vendors and/or related parties as a department/trial(s) representative to ensure smooth management of department/trial(s).
- Assists in conference calls and departmental/trial(s) related meetings, presentations and trainings as requested. Prepares agenda and minutes. Ensures all supportive documentation is available to participants.
- Assists with the monitoring of expenditures and suggests modifications in expenditures as necessary or as directed by Sr. Project Manager/Director.
- Demonstrates and maintains a high level of knowledge of regulations, clinical research conduct, laws, guidelines and standards relating to department/trials(s).
- Maintains department service standards, with particular attention to personal/behavioral, staff teamwork, and customer-staff interaction guidelines.
- Performs other tasks and responsibilities as directed.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and experience in a health/research-related field.
- 3 to 4 years of Industry (domestic/international clinical trials) and/or Relevant Experience with a minimum of 2 years at exempt level.
- Experience with computers and data management systems.
- Supervisory Experience Preferred.
- Ability to accept a high degree of authority and responsibility for major decision-making as it relates to the conduct of large domestic and international clinical trials.
- Excellent judgment and ability to interpret information and protocol requirements, and initiate appropriate actions given competing priorities.
- Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively interact with research coordinators, principal investigators, and to represent TIMI Study Group to sponsors and regulatory authorities (domestic and international).
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills to work with individuals from various fields of expertise and with participants from various backgrounds, and to function effectively as a member of a research team.
- Outstanding organizational abilities to formulate and complete rigorous timetables.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Busy office environment with frequent deadlines.
Supervisory Responsibility
In conjunction with Sr. Project Manager and Director supervises support staff of 2 to 10 individuals.
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Primary Location
MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area
Work Locations
BWH Longwood Medical Area
75 Francis Street
Job
Professional/Managerial
Organization
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Regular
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