Clinical Trial Project Manager, Men's Health

Boston, Massachusetts


Employer: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Industry: Research-Management
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Working within a dynamic clinical research setting and a newly funded Clinical Trials Recruitment Innovation Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Clinical Trial Project Manager will oversee study recruitment and retention activities for federal and industry sponsored clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas and for trials involving both women and men. (S) he will work closely with study PIs and other research team members to develop and implement study-specific recruitment strategies to meet planned enrollment targets, including the recruitment of underrepresented populations. The Clinical Trial Project Manager will maximize the utilization of existing recruitment methods and pioneer new and innovative methods to enhance overall recruitment efforts and enrollment efficiency. (S) he will also lead study retention efforts and implement behavioral strategies to maintain participant adherence to study interventions and minimize overall loss to follow-up across trials. The Clinical Trial Project Manager will oversee the development of recruitment and retention reports for study team review during regular team meetings and will contribute to manuscript and grant proposal development. (S) he will also supervise the activities of the other members of the Recruitment Innovation Center staff, including research assistants, junior level study recruiters, and graduate student recruiters.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties of the Clinical Trial Project Manager may include:

• Develop and lead the implementation of clinical trial recruitment strategies and social media postings for single-site and multi-site clinical trials.

• Prepare summary reports for project teams regarding enrollment status and study progress.

• Oversee the preparation of study-specific recruitment materials for IRB submission

• Contribute to the development of study specific documents, e.g., case report forms (CRFs), eligibility screening scripts and questionnaires, and subject recruitment materials.

• Identifying protocol challenges and opportunities for recruitment/retention

• Initiate discussions to promote effective use of the recruitment and retention tools available to the site/study

• Prompt site follow up on pre-identified participants / screen failed patient

• Construct and maintain study database as well as oversee data entry on an ongoing basis.

• Assure adherence to intended timelines and achievement of study goals.

• Develop and implement measures to improve efficiency in recruitment operations.

• Direct management responsibility for study personnel, including 2 senior research coordinators, 2 research assistants, up to 5 undergraduate/graduate student assistants, student interns and per diem staff.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATONS:

• Master's degree

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively more responsibility clinical research recruitment experience.

• Minimum of 3 years prior experience management responsibility of research staff required.

  • Proven record of successful problem-solving and decision framing skills pertaining to clinical trial recruitment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, and Excel).

• Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems preferred (e.g. REDCap).

• Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Certifications in the Protection of Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice, per institutional and regulatory guidelines.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to effectively manage research personnel, time and prioritize workload.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Analytical skills necessary to accurately interpret and implement complex policy.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of team.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationships skills. Ability to build rapport and interact effectively with a broad array of people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.

• Strong database management, analytical and computer skills.

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action 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.

Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 3291031
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
ZIP: 02120