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Children's Hospital Boston Research Project Manager - Snapper Lab in Boston, Massachusetts

77817BRJob Posting Title:Research Project Manager - Snapper LabDepartment:Pediatrics-GI/Nutrition AutoReqId:77817BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:We are looking for a talented and motivated Project Manager (PM) to join Dr. Scott Snapper’s Team in the IBD Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. You will manage the international Very Early Onset IBD (VEOIBD) Consortium (www.veoibd.org) and guide clinical research operation projects and infrastructure that will advance our knowledge to identify potential therapies and cures. You will work in a collaborative, professional environment with physicians, scientists, and clinical research associates who are dedicated to understanding the genetic and environmental factors leading to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We leverage expertise in gastroenterology, mucosal immunology, genomics/bioinformatics, and translational medicine.

Overall Responsibilities:

  • This position manages several integrated complimentary research projects involving both internal and external international collaborators

This Research Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Guiding and tracking teams to complete defined scopes of work to meet project milestones within deadlines

  • In partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), leading and supporting oversight of the VEOIBD Consortium, including resource operations, grant and budget development, submissions, progress report tracking, and reports

  • Coordinating and facilitating daily, monthly, and strategic long-term operations that support local and Consortium-wide related projects

  • Liaise with a Clinical Research Manager in the IBD Center for Institutional Review Board and activities related to the VEOIBD Consortium (including training of Clinical Research Assistants)

  • Liaise with external academic collaborators, corporate research and funding partners

  • Managing local and international collaborator requests for use of VEOIBD-specific biospecimen and data registry requests

  • Assisting with data collection and analysis from various databases

  • Submitting required progress/tracking reports to key stakeholders

  • Leading monthly group operational meetings

  • Facilitating annual consortium-wide annual meetings

Staff Hiring, Supervision, Training & Development:

  • Oversee all VEOIBD Consortium related training

  • Manage local and external research staff, conduct and contribute towards VEOIBD Consortium performance management processes

  • Monitor/evaluate staff workloads, ensuring timely completion of project deliverables

  • Liaise with relevant internal/external clinical study sites, provide feedback regarding goals and objectives

  • Maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building partnerships and modeling teamwork

To qualify, you must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required (pre-med or STEM preferred, advanced degree in a scientific or health related field preferred)

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant research experience is required (e.g., Project/Program Manager, Clinical Research Manager/Coordinator, or CRO)

  • 1-2 years of additional clinical research and/or lab experience preferred

  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice regulations and SOPs preferred

  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with research electronic data capture systems (REDCap and EPIC, preferred)

  • Familiarity with IRB, HIPAA regulations preferred

  • Experience in study protocol development preferred

  • The ability to perform day to day responsibilities independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as attention to detail are required

  • The ability to assess, prioritize, and process multiple priorities in a fast-paced work setting

  • Minimal travel may be required

BCH offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension,Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

#LI-Hybrid Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid

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