Minimum 5 years managing complex, longitudinal research
projects involving human subjects, including children
Demonstrated experience supervising, training and mentoring
staff across career stages
Financial management and budgeting experience, including budget
reporting from federal and private grants
Proficiency with IRB processes, human subjects and clinical
research regulations
Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational and
time management abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in psychology, public health, early childhood
education or related field, or a specialized certification in
project/program management
- 15 plus years of experience managing clinical trials or
clinical research related to autism, genetic, or neurodevelopmental
differences
- Proficiency with clinical research regulatory processes,
including clinical measure development and FDA-related
compliance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Programmatic Management & Administrative Support
- Collaborate closely with the PI to translate long-term research
goals into multi-year operational plans including
- Staffing models
- Milestone frameworks
- Budget estimates
- Data management pipelines
- Ensure official requirements and milestones are met in a timely
manner
- Strategically analyze metrics to assess progress towards
research goals and quality assurance; independently modify
protocols to streamline progress and oversee implementation across
staff
- Communicate regularly with PI about lab progress, study
protocols and changes, and staffing
- Communicate regularly with internal and external collaborating
investigators; schedule and coordinate meetings, agendas, and
follow-through
- Help prepare policy documents (e.g., governance policies,
publication policies) for complex multi-site longitudinal clinical
research studies
- Prepare travel arrangements for lab members, as
needed
- Prepare regular study- and grant-related progress reports for
internal and external use, including collaborators, donors,
foundations, and federal agencies
Regulatory Compliance, IRB, & Contract Management
- Ensure adherence and compliance with human subjects research
policies, including ethics training (e.g., CITI certifications)
across all lab members and the sharing and storage of identifiable
human-subjects data (PII)
- Prepare, review, submit, and manage IRB applications and
amendments across multiple multi-site clinical longitudinal
projects
- Coordinate with third-party central IRB providers for relevant
projects
- Write and oversee the execution of reliance agreements, data
use agreements, and scopes of work with external
collaborators
- Ensure compliance with university and other relevant
regulations (e.g., NIH, FDA) in record tracking and data
auditing
Supervision & Team Development
- Support PI in staff hiring processes, including job
requisitions, candidate selection, onboarding, and
training
- Co-supervise junior research staff and support their
professional development
- Manage staff performance reviews; provide regular feedback on
work, project milestone progress, and responsibilities of study
team members
- Develop and manage resources to support lab and research
activities, including lab manuals and procedural
documents
Financial Management
- Monitor all lab expenses, including salaries, across 3+
concurrent grants, supported by University's financial
staff
- Act as a liaison between lab and the University's grant and
finance departments
- Prepare financial progress reports for internal and external
use, including university personnel, foundations, and federal grant
stakeholders
- Create and maintain audit-ready records
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111S
Expected Hiring Range:
$87,785.00 - $123,998.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Sr-Program-Manager---Clinical-Research-Operations_R140597
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