Program Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to co-develop and implement a highly innovative collaborative clinical trial network in historically under-represented regions. In collaboration with partner sites and institutions across the globe, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, this initiative will establish a locally-led trial network to lead science that will address research priorities for people in historically under-represented communities.

The Project Manager will play a key role in developing, organizing, and implementing the clinical trials network. This will include co-development of network governance structures with MGH and international investigators, establishing trial site regulatory standards, organization of network activities, developing milestones and deliverable plans, identifying and addressing administrative challenges, co-writing funding applications to support network activities, and maintaining smooth and efficient operations.

MPEC is a research center at MGH that informs health policy and transforms the care of underserved populations worldwide through clinically-focused cost effectiveness, epidemiologic, and implementation research. MPEC is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated personnel from diverse backgrounds who exemplify professionalism, respect, and integrity in their work.

MPEC is unified by several core values:

• Humility and mutual respect in our collaborations with external partners
• Equity - as a common objective both as an organization and in our work
• Prioritization of collective success through a culture of sharing
• Mentorship - to develop the next generation of investigators and leaders
• Recognition of all team members as contributors
• Balance in work and life - recognizing the tremendous value in both
• A can-do and creative attitude in all that we do

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply via applying, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.**

For more information regarding our group, please visit DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

Project Management Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with project directors and monthly with site partners
• At the initiative outset, participate in the development of governance structures, establish project goals, deliverables, tasks, and timelines
• Throughout project duration, plan, track, and report on project tasks, deliverables, milestones, responsible parties, timelines, etc.
• Proactively take steps to help others move forward, whether it is planning project-specific meetings, getting people to make decisions, bringing in additional resources, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between team members at various US and international collaborative research sites
• Analyze, summarize, and present initiative results to project teams and external stakeholders

Regulatory/compliance responsibilities

• Assist in the development and assessment of clinical trial site research standards for the network in collaboration with clinical trial practitioners
• Support training of clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with network standards to include research integrity, documentation, and data management with subject-matter experts
• Assist with the preparation of Data Use Agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, and related documents regarding the protection of human subjects

Development responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and support grant writing at MGH and partner sites
• Prepare and update professional reports, talks and communications for internal and external purposes
• Co-organize initiative meetings and events

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job qualifications required:

• 5 years of experience in an academic, clinical research, or related setting
• Master's degree in public health, public policy, management, or related field
• Rigorous academic and professional background including international work experience.
• Experience in clinical trial design and global experience is a must.

Job qualifications preferred:

• Experience with writing grants and submitting funding applications are desirable.
• Experience with graphic design and communications materials development is desirable.

DESIRED SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES:

Technical skills

• Experience with clinical trials management and administration
• Experience with research regulation and oversight (eg human subjects research, GCP, FDA, clinicltrials.gov)
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Gets Results/Takes Initiative

• High personal work standards, sense of urgency about results, intellectual curiosity, and a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, and imagine alternatives, meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity, even in ambiguous situations with limited direction
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints

Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Build collaborative relationships both inside and outside the group.
• Ability to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholders
• Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, including with international stakeholders
• Skilled in working with teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties will be carried out primarily in a typical office environment. Evening or weekend work may be required. International travel of approximately two weeks at a time is expected.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.#J-18808-Ljbffr