Project Manager, Research Support (A)
University of Miami

Job Info

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The department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager, Research Support to work on the UHealth campus. The Project Manager, Research Support (A) coordinates and leads efforts in a variety of research activities that are complex and wide in scope. Moreover, the Project Manager, Research Support (A) operates with the goal of ensuring that the collection of data and administration of studies are performed efficiently and in compliance with applicable guidelines.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Aids in the evaluation of problems with workflow, organization, and planning and develops appropriate analytical approaches.
• Maintains multiple protocol books and chronicles manuscript preparation.
• Performs analyses of computerized datasets using standard packages to import, update, and manipulate datasets.
• Presents studies' results at professional scientific meetings and conferences.
• Writes manuscripts and journal articles for peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Ensures that research program objectives are communicated, met, and results are documented.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Manages research flow of multiple protocols, including maintaining the flow of specific duties of Research Associates, fellow and students.
• Serves as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives.
• Works with the all research coordinators and the IRB office on submission of new study protocols and study amendments and continuations for active studies.
• Maintains multiple research and training protocol books and ensure program deliverables are achieved on time.
• Coordinates routine activities of research studies including data maintenance, grant expenditure adherence, project evaluation, meeting scheduling, and research subject interfacing.
• Coordinates activities supporting study contact with participants, including, but not limited to, scheduling visits, maintaining participant records, administering informed consent forms, managing patient recruitment and retention, and community engagement efforts.
• Coordinates all training and mentoring activities within UM and other affiliated institutions.
• Provides all necessary support to trainees in matters pertaining to the recruitment, enrollment, and participation in training activities as well as involvement in scheduled mentorship and didactic activities.
• Coordinates, manages, and delegates data collection and maintenance for research and training activities.
• Assists in the performance of analyses of computerized datasets using standard packages to import, update, and manipulate datasets.
• Assists in preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed medical journals and proposal development and submission.
• Ensures that program objectives are communicated, met, and results are documented.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience; Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A12

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