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The Sr. Research Program Manager (SRPM) is responsible for overseeing the ongoing development, operations and regulatory compliance of the Center for the Prevention of Progression. This position will report to Irene Ghobrial, MD and into the CTO Director. 

The Center for the Prevention of Progression is comprised of the following research initiatives; the Clinical Research Program, the Promise Program, the BCRP Program and the Research Lab.  The SRPM will oversee and supervise all aspects of the of the operations, compliance and personnel management.  The SRPM will meet regularly with the Research Lab Director to ensure all operations and regulatory requirements are met. 

They will be assigned day-to-day coordination and overall management of sponsor activities for assigned clinical trials; primarily multi-center, PI-initiated trials. Sponsor activities include coordinating trial startup and site startup activities, providing training to participating site research staff, regulatory submissions, safety event tracking and reporting, deviation/violation tracking and reporting, participant accrual tracking and reporting, conducting teleconferences, vendor management, coordinating communication with regulatory authorities and manufacturers, etc. The RPM will be responsible to report on his or her defined deliverables, to identify variances in project plan and to develop contingency plans when necessary to keep project milestones on track. The RPM will have a dual report in to their disease group manager and PIs and to CTO Leadership to develop and implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned clinical research activities conducted at DFCI. Specific tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to performing the above responsibilities, this position will require a high level of autonomy and independence and will also be responsible for some or all the below:

• Maintains overall responsibility and major decision-making authority for day-to-day operations and supervision of research group, which may include Research Project Managers I and II.
• Collaborates closely with investigators to develop, design, and implement research protocols, study procedures, data analysis plans and data use agreements.
• Oversees project reporting and interprets more complex data analyses.
• Contributes significantly to design of studies and assists with protocol writing, manuscript drafting and grant preparation, including writing sections of such materials.
• Assumes leadership responsibility for managing a complex, multi-center research project.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Produces high quality work and performs assigned duties at a high level without supervision.
• Consistently foresees potential obstacles and proactively works to eliminate or mitigate their impact.
• A “go to” person for the resolution of complex issues. Able to instruct others on best practices.
• Ability to take on a leadership role (e.g., reviewing others' work, providing appropriate feedback, conducting training, coaching).
• Demonstrated mastery of applicable federal and local regulations, DF/HCC policies and standard operating procedures, and DFCI monitoring practices.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience preferred or bachelor’s with 7 years’ experience of multi-project management. 
• Ability to lead multiple projects.
• Ability to oversee all aspects of project management scope defined deliverables and required key performance standards.
• Must demonstrate a history of proven success in the clinical research field.
• Experience in an academic institution is preferred
• Must have expert knowledge of regulatory affairs, research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.
• Supervisory experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Essential attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively lead teams.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.