20-Mar-2024
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
65361BR
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager will engage in a series of research and program management activities within the Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the following projects:
(I) Global Collaborative for Changing Diabetes in Children Cohort Study
II) Health Systems Innovation Annual Hackathon
These responsibilities and activities described in the job description below require a deep understanding of critical concepts, knowledge, and experience in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, comparative health systems, mixed methods research methodology and the design, introduction and scale-up of digital technologies in health systems. The ultimate goal of this project is to better understand the epidemiology (number of cases, risk factors, prevalence) of Type 1 diabetes in children.
Position Description
The Senior Project Manager will conduct the following research, project management, administrative, communication, and networking duties and responsibilities within an agreed timeframe with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team for the Global collaborative for Changing Diabetes in Children Cohort Study project:
Cohort study (90%)
Research (70%)
- Design and implement a large-scale, multi-country cohort study for Type 1 Diabetes;
- Develop a research protocol for IRB review and approval at Harvard University and in
- collaborating countries;
- Submit IRB, Data User Agreements and Data Safety Agreements at Harvard University;
- Engage and interact with senior researchers, clinicians and biostatisticians across
- collaborating research centers;
- Work with country research teams to understand IRB requirements, establish dates for IRB
- submission and assist teams with preparation of required materials needed for IRB
- submission in all research countries;
- Develop research papers, case studies, and reports to disseminate research findings;
- Present research findings to diverse audiences at research symposia, academic conferences
- and collaborative learning networks;
- Analyze longitudinal data generated by the cohort study using quantitative and qualitative
- research methods;
- Lead all internal research project meetings with core research team;
- Review all research project outputs conducted and prepare manuscripts for publication in
- leading academic journals in public health, digital health technologies, healthcare
- innovation and comparative health systems;
- Develop materials required to enrol individuals and participating entities into the cohort
- study, that will be used to conduct research activities;
- Conduct a review of existing evidence of readiness assessments to develop an evidencebased
- readiness assessment framework that could be used in the cohort study to sequence
- clinic onboarding into the cohort study;
Project Management (25%)
- Manage all collaborating partners: (I) Dure Technologies, (II) country implementing
- teams, and (III) Novo Nordisk;
- Track progress of all project outputs and deliverables and inform the PI when there are
- expected delays to identify mitigation measures;
- Manage the Harvard team by coordinating all the research team members’ involvement in
- all project activities required to complete the project and research outputs1;
- Support the research proposal development for subsequent iterations of the project;
- Support spend-tracking within the project by reviewing submitted hours of research
- assistants;
Administrative (5%)
- Liaise with Harvard’s Global Health and Population Department administration as needed;
- Support and engage the HSIL coordinator as needed on administrative activities related to
- the project;
- Provide content to the HSIL coordinator for the 2024 HSIL Annual report;
- Provide content for the HSIL website pertaining to the Global Collaborative for Changing
- Diabetes in Children initiative;
agreed timeframe with the PI and research team for the Global Collaborative for Changing
Diabetes in Children Cohort Study project (10%):
1. Design and implement the Annual HSIL Hackathon 2024;
a. Manage the Core Hackathon implementing team leading to and during the
Hackathon;
b. Convene and lead meetings with the Harvard team and collaborating entities;
c. Develop hackathon schedule;
d. Track progress of all activities required to implement the hackathon;
2. Implement the 2024 Venture Incubation Program;
a. Refresh curriculum;
b. Develop new curricular content;
c. Convene and lead sessions with the participating HSIL team;
3. Develop and implement the first iteration of the HSIL Alumni Network2;
a. Develop a phased implementation plan for the HSIL Alumni Network;
b. Implement a launch event for the HSIL Alumni Network
Basic Qualifications
Position Description Continued...
Expectations for completion of outputs and Advancement of HSIL as a Core Team Member
As a core and valued member of the HSIL Research Team, the Senior Program Manager will
conduct work independently and contribute towards the sound management of research progress
as part of a collaborative team through:
- Completion of all responsibilities and outputs within the agreed timeframe;
- Participation in weekly Research Review Meetings (Tues);
- Participation in weekly Project Lead Check-in Meetings (Thurs);
- Reviewing the project workplan;
- Participation in at least 1 HSIL Management Team;
- Coordination of activities within the research team using established lab communication
- channels3;
- Ensuring research meetings are focused by sharing a meeting agenda at least 1 day prior to
- the meeting using the lab agenda template;
- Timely communication with the PI when progress is expected to be delayed.
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 1 year from the date of hire with the possibility for extension.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree, or combination of education and experience may be considered
- 5+ years related experience required
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:
- Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years experience
- Experience managing international research in academic context
- Experience working independently and as a team leader
- Experience taking initiative and setting priorities among completing tasks/deadlines
The following cultural competencies are also preferred:
- Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
- Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
- Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals
Additional Information
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
RS0057 Researcher III Humanities
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Department
Health Systems Group
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values , our Principles of Citizenship , and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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