"Research Project Manager (Dept. of Population, Family & Reproductive Health)"

Research Project Manager (Dept. of Population, Family & Reproductive Health)

We are seeking a Research Project Manager who will work under the general supervision of a PI(s) to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, collaborates with faculty, develops project plan(s), develops SOPs, and oversees all activities for one or more research projects. Has accountability for grant submission and administration, and regulatory compliance. Supervises or oversees other exempt level research staff; may oversee staff at local or multiple sites.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with investigator(s) and exercises independent judgement in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the PI.
• Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations.
• Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design.
• Develop, or oversee development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol.
• Train and provide oversight of research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop, or oversee development of, study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in the budget.
• Responsible for finance-related issues.
• Ensure the development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
• Oversee data collection and validation.
• Oversee quality control of study data
• Lead study meetings to examine data, determine next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
• Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
• Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level research staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Above

We are seeking to hire a Research Project Manager to support our mixed-methods research project, EMBRACE (EMpowering Bereaved youth through Research, Advocacy, Care, and Engagement), which aims to support young adults who have experienced the death of a caregiver. This person will support quantitative and qualitative research with young people. Our goal is to identify opportunities to improve emotional and behavioral health outcomes among bereaved youth. Ultimately, we aim to develop recommendations for future research, practice, and policy to enhance our ability to create tailored, family-centered options that support all bereaved youth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related research experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Management - Advanced
• Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
• Finance Project Management - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Project Management - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Report Writing - Advanced
• Resource Data Quality Assurance - Advanced
• Research Design - Advanced
• Strategic Thinking - Advanced

Classified Title: Research Project Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: PFRH CAH
Personnel area: School of Public Health