Senior Research Project Manager

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;

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.

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

• 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

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• 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

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