Project Manager, Research

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 New Chardon Street (Show on map)
Jan 24, 2025
The MGH Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) within the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a project manager to report the Director, Ana-Maria Vranceanu and the Administrative Manager of Research. CHOIR is an interdisciplinary clinical research center with a longstanding commitment to: 1) the development, testing and implementation of behavioral interventions for patients, caregivers and dyads in both hospital and community settings, and 2) training the next generation of interdisciplinary behavioral health researchers. CHOIR is an established center with multiple NIH funded clinical trials, an internship in Clinical Psychology, a T32 postdoctoral fellowship, a Roybal Center for Dyadic Research, and a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research. The Project Manager will be responsible for the co-management of the T32 Postdoctoral fellowship, and the Research and Education Core of the Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR). The Project manager will also work closely with the Administrative Manager to support submission and management of training and other small grants. Project Manager will continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic matters including recruitment and management of fellows, personnel management, long-range planning, project development, research grant administration, and budget management. The position involves working with trainees, faculty and administrative staff and interacting with departmental leadership and other key hospital personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree required (MBA, MPH, MHA, MPA). Preferred candidates will have experience directly related to clinical research, including project management and business development. Must be knowledgeable about computers and familiar with common software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and Internet communication. Must have the capability of prioritizing multiple competing tasks and seek supervisory or administrative assistance when appropriate.Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Project Management* Co-management of the T32 tasks include: Assist with outreach, recruitment and interviews of fellows Support the training needs of current fellows (organize monthly lectures, work with the co-manager to monitor budgets). Prepare presentations for the internal and external advisory boards. Assist with the longitudinal evaluation of the program. Management of the Research and Education Core of the RCMAR tasks include: Assist with outreach, recruitment and interviews of fellows. Support the training needs of fellows (organize monthly lectures) Prepare presentations for the internal and external advisory boards. Assist with the longitudinal program evaluation. Assist with the preparation of the NIH progress reports. Other tasks include: Assist the Administrative Manager with the submission and management of small grants (Career development awards, R21 and R33). Assisting the CHOIR Education and Training Core with activities such as preparing for the Internship in Clinical Psychology Annual Interviews, updating our website and supporting our social media. SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCES REQUIRED: * Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively * Excellent communication skills both orally and written. * Excellent interpersonal skills * Ability to proactively identify and problem solve challenges * Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to make decisions quickly and independently. Self-directed in identifying learning opportunities to expand knowledge and educational strategies. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for managing annual research budgets. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.