Research Project Manager

Project Manager - Research AssociateThe Project Manager - Research Associate in the Department of Neurology will support a robust clinical trials pipeline; interfacing with central research office entities to ensure timely and efficient activation processes, implement feasibility and budgeting processes at the department level, and support junior research coordinators on the team. This position will play an integral role in growing the department's clinical trial portfolio using data-driven methods to stabilize and prioritize the clinical trial pipeline.Responsible for all stages and types of research department initiatives from proposal development and definition of requirements to project planning, activity and productivity reporting, project oversight, implementation and management thereof.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards for assigned projects.Leads Project Management Team sessions and reviews with Center staff and faculty, including all levels of management.Supervises research assistant, data collection and other staff assigned to project execution.Initiates and maintains liaison with Center management team and other contacts to facilitate project activities.Manages multiple, parallel projects using formal project planning techniques.Represents Center in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.Responsible for the oversight and management of resources allocated to your project.Establishes effective coordination and communications processes to report as a minimum, schedule, performance, costing, risks and mitigation strategies.Maintains and adheres to project deadlines, timelines, and deliverables.Compiles project status reports. Develops and writes project process and outcome reports.Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and communication skills; ability to foster a collaborative team environment; ability to communicate effectively and respectfully to a diverse community.Performs other duties as required.QualificationsBachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience in project management.Previous healthcare industry experience preferred.Strong analytical problem solving skills with demonstrated skills to define scope and analyze complex, cross-functional problems and processes.Basic knowledge in research evaluation design and descriptive statistics.Excellent communication, organizational, decision making and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Excellent writing skills and experience in scientific writing and presentations.Must be skilled in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Required Licensure/CertificationsNone