Research Project Manager at UCSF

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

159000.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Clinical research, Epidemiology, Regulatory compliance, Data analysis, Grant writing, Team leadership, Conflict resolution, Protocol development, Clinical trial management systems, Budgeting, Scientific communication, Mentorship, Problem-solving, Stakeholder management, Neurology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Function Summary: We are seeking a full-time Research Project Manager to become an integral part of our team. We offer a positive environment with dedicated colleagues in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. In collaboration with the Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will lead the development, conduct, and coordination of all phases of epidemiological studies aimed at identifying risk and protective factors related to and/or the development of treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The Research Project Manager uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of objectives, regulatory rules, clinical research methods and project management best practices. The Research Project Manager is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet project goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including study activation, recruitment targets, development of study materials, management of regulatory materials, and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to sub-investigators and scientific oversight committees. The Research Project Manager oversees clinical research coordinators and other members of the clinical research team to ensure that staff have uniform training, supervision, and tasks that are appropriate to the job title. The Research Project Manager will also work closely with the data analytics team to interpret and write up results for publication, assist with progress reports; and engage in grant-writing process. The Research Project Manager serves as a scientific liaison between clinical research coordinators, project managers, statisticians, investigators, and other study personnel in the design and preparation of study-related instruments, materials, operations manuals, and site communications. The Research Project Manager may assist the Principal Investigator in budgetary and fiscal matters for the department and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate has meticulous organizational skills, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team, the ability to multitask, and a positive attitude. Impeccable written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability the think independently. Department Description: The mission of the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) includes delivering the most exceptional clinical care to our patients, leading transformative cutting-edge research, and training the leaders of tomorrow in both neurology and neuroscience. Our department’s faculty, trainees, and staff work at a University and in a community that values and embraces diversity and strives to make an impact worldwide through our global and public health efforts.

Responsibilities

The Research Project Manager leads the development, coordination, and execution of epidemiological studies in neurology, ensuring all regulatory and project milestones are met. They also oversee clinical research staff, collaborate with data teams on publications, and assist with grant-writing and budgetary matters.