Research Project Manager Job at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Scherezade K Mama, DrPH) or other high-level staff, oversees all aspects of ongoing and prospective research projects - including (but not limited to) project, protocol, personnel, and grant management.
Project Management - Manages all operational and technical aspects of multiple research projects in the department of Health Disparities Research with a focus on improving physical activity and quality of life in underserved populations. Ensures successful project planning, implementation, and closure. Works closely with the Principal Investigator to establish and maintain research project timelines to support the long- and short-range goals associated with research activities. Develops standardized procedures to be utilized across research projects. Assists with the development and management of study databases to ensure data quality.
Protocol Management - Develops study protocols for regulatory approval. Oversees the submission and revision of regulatory documents to maintain good standing with the regulatory board. Maintains quality control in intervention delivery and data collection. Conducts internal audits of protocols.
Personnel Management - Manages team personnel issues, including (but not limited to) staff supervision and training, recruitment of new staff, assistance with the hiring process, completion of performance evaluations, and resolving of workflow issues. Makes recommendations to the Principal Investigator for the hiring, promotion, and termination of study staff. Ensures that study staff are current on all necessary training and certifications. Works with study staff to establish and meet both individual- and team-based goals.
Grant Management - Oversees budgets, financial transactions, distribution of effort, and other project resources. Assists with and/or completes all aspects of grant proposals and progress reports for submission to funding agencies. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, writes abstracts, reports, grant, and/or manuscript sections. Identifies internal and external funding opportunities to enhance research portfolio. Organizes scientific planning meetings with collaborators/contributors to draft study aims and methods.
Other Duties - Oversees completion of administrative requirements for staff. Serves as a liaison for community-based collaborators. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups.
May involve travel to research sites in Greater Houston and/or the Northeast Texas region.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Six years experience in scientific or experimental research to include two years as a project manager. With preferred degree, four years scientific or experimental research experience to include one year as a project manager.
May involve travel to research sites in Greater Houston and/or the Northeast Texas region.
t is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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Project Management - Manages all operational and technical aspects of multiple research projects in the department of Health Disparities Research with a focus on improving physical activity and quality of life in underserved populations. Ensures successful project planning, implementation, and closure. Works closely with the Principal Investigator to establish and maintain research project timelines to support the long- and short-range goals associated with research activities. Develops standardized procedures to be utilized across research projects. Assists with the development and management of study databases to ensure data quality.
Protocol Management - Develops study protocols for regulatory approval. Oversees the submission and revision of regulatory documents to maintain good standing with the regulatory board. Maintains quality control in intervention delivery and data collection. Conducts internal audits of protocols.
Personnel Management - Manages team personnel issues, including (but not limited to) staff supervision and training, recruitment of new staff, assistance with the hiring process, completion of performance evaluations, and resolving of workflow issues. Makes recommendations to the Principal Investigator for the hiring, promotion, and termination of study staff. Ensures that study staff are current on all necessary training and certifications. Works with study staff to establish and meet both individual- and team-based goals.
Grant Management - Oversees budgets, financial transactions, distribution of effort, and other project resources. Assists with and/or completes all aspects of grant proposals and progress reports for submission to funding agencies. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, writes abstracts, reports, grant, and/or manuscript sections. Identifies internal and external funding opportunities to enhance research portfolio. Organizes scientific planning meetings with collaborators/contributors to draft study aims and methods.
Other Duties - Oversees completion of administrative requirements for staff. Serves as a liaison for community-based collaborators. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups.
May involve travel to research sites in Greater Houston and/or the Northeast Texas region.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Six years experience in scientific or experimental research to include two years as a project manager. With preferred degree, four years scientific or experimental research experience to include one year as a project manager.
May involve travel to research sites in Greater Houston and/or the Northeast Texas region.
t is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 157922
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 94,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 112,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: Yes
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