Saint Louis, Missouri
Palo Alto, California
Posted: 25-Feb-25
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Internal Number: 24020719
Research Project Manager
Dallas, TX
JOB SUMMARY
The Research Project Manager serves as a team manager and is accountable for planning, developing, implementing, managing and reporting on multiple aspects of a research program. This position will provide a key administrative help by developing and implementing strategies that ensure timely advancement of the research program to meet intended goals and priorities while complying with all institutional, federal and state rules and regulations and funding constraints. Other duties include negotiating and monitoring project budgets, monitoring regulatory agencies, and assisting in writing proposals, grants, contracts and budgets.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Writes and assists in the development of proposals, grants, contracts and budgets for the department. Assists in writing abstracts and manuscripts.
- Develops program budgets and ensures that budget requirements are met, including review of program-related contracts and approval of invoices within the program budget. Implements and executes management conclusions.
- Prepares upholding document including brochures, case report forms, informed consent documents and components of an IND application. Reviews new protocols and other materials provided by the sponsor and gives input to the Principal Investigator (PI), as applicable, regarding clinical and research issues in order to establish financial and clinical feasibility.
- Serves as a program liaison with personnel involved in, or contributing to, the program to resolve barriers to the advancement of the programs strategic.
- Fosters relationships with external entities, including academia, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; maintains current relationships and establishes new relationships with entities that can contribute to the priorities of the program.
- Conducts audits of research studies to check the accuracy, integrity and consistency of research studies.
- Provide guidance to program team members and interacts regularly with the program team to establish resource needs, coordinate activities of operational areas and identify deliverables and target due dates. Ensures efficient communication and reporting of the operational activities related to the program-by-program team members.
- Organizes and conducts team meetings to ensure adherence to strategic initiatives, goals, budget and timelines. Provide program leadership through program team management and evaluation.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Proven written and oral communication skill.
- Proven leadership skills in project management techniques.
- Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage time-reactive projects.
- Knowledge of the beliefs and practices of developing, administering and implementing a clinical trial in compliance with sponsorship.
- Able to work autonomously and coordinate efficiently to meet program timelines.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, manage resources, identify and resolve problems, think critically and efficiently to advance the program.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following.
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience