Project Manager, Research Support

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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of General Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Project Manager, Research Support to oversee the implementation and evaluation of HIV research in Miami’s high-risk minority communities. Responsibilities may include:

• Oversight of research portfolio, ensuring that research protocols are executed appropriately.

• Prepare IRB submissions and manage interactions with the central IRB.

• Develop research instruments (protocol specific source documentation, lab forms, and template notes) necessary for study execution.

• Oversee internal and external processes related to each study’s deliverables in accordance with the associated grant and/or contract expectations, timelines, and terms.

• Establish and update timelines and processes to guide implementation of protocols.

• Maintain databases of deliverables and reporting requirements for all active research projects, proposal-related documents/information (biosketches, SOPs, facilities, etc.).

• Meet regularly with principal investigator(s), and protocol team leaders to review patient participation, data accuracy and overall project progress.

• Oversee and direct staff to ensure protocol is implemented with fidelity.

• Control quality of source documentation and research integrity.

• Detect and solve logistical, technical, and patient-related problems as they pertain to the protocol.

• Act as liaison between the CHAMP lab and other departments/centers/institutes as necessary for protocol implementation and execution.

• Participates in internal study reviews and assures compliance with outside monitoring.

• Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of UM systems associated with research management.

• Work closely with PI and Administrator in performing activities associated with a grant close-out (i.e., accounting, final reports, record archive, web site closure.  

• Provides timely research reports to the PI/Administrator.

• Assist with coordination of specific research studies as needed. Meet with, and coordinate activities related to industry-sponsored clinical trials.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Black and minority populations in Miami-Dade County preferred

• Flexible hours, including some weekends, are required to fulfill the program’s outreach needs

• Local traveling is involved.

• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Able to interact with diverse audiences/populations and work effectively w/ a team.

• Knowledge and experience working with at-risk communities.

• Strong verbal communication, interviewing, writing, and organizational skills

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A12