Research Project Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date: 08/09/2024
Closing date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Number: 1128989
Position Title: Research Project Manager
Department this Position Reports to: The Dartmouth Institute (TDI) for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
Hiring Range Minimum: $67,400
Hiring Range Maximum: $84,200
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule:
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Location of Position:
Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid
Is this a term position?: No
If yes, length of term in months.: NA
Is this a grant funded position?: Yes
Position Purpose:
To plan, manage, and execute one or more complex multiple-component research projects studying healthcare delivery, health policy, and clinical practice. Serve as an integral member of the research team to develop and achieve project(s) objectives, develop and facilitate execution of project plans, communicate project status to leadership, and work effectively toward problem resolution.

Description:
The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice ( TDI ) is a community dedicated to a mission of improving population health, reducing health disparities, and creating high-performing, sustainable health systems. For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of health and healthcare, making a tangible difference in the lives of people.

This role would join TDI's Coproduction Laboratory and Dartmouth's Promise Partnership Coproduction Learning Health System team focused on co-designing, implementing, and evaluating novel tools and care processes that support partnerships between patients, clinicians, and researchers to promote the discovery of new knowledge. We leverage the power of partnerships between patients, families, communities, health professionals, and health systems to co-create and test innovative approaches to improve health and health care. From concepts of human-centered design, coproduction, quality improvement methodologies and learning health systems, our multifaceted approach ensures that we are making a significant impact. We are seeking applicants who have experience working with electronic health record data to lead a team in the development of tools such as patient-level dashboards to support shared-decision making and population-level dashboards to inform operations, quality improvement, and research.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive work environment, where every team member's contribution is valued. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, we empower our colleagues to achieve their full potential and drive positive change.

Join us at TDI and be part of a dynamic team of scientists, data analysts, improvers, clinical team members, patient partners, and health system administrators all working towards a shared goal of better health outcomes, better care experiences, and better science.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Seven or more years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five plus years of experience in research project management or healthcare with a focus on data governance and regulatory
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently, taking initiative to advance projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of rigorous research design, implementation, data management, and analysis.
• Ability to use sound judgment when interacting with outside parties.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate and interact with all staff, management, and executive leadership levels.
• Ability to contribute to reports, presentations, and technical paper writing.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience with healthcare information technology/electronic medical record data and the associated technical language.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Scott Shimoda
Department Contact Phone Number: Scott.Shimoda@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Megan Holthoff, Research Project Director
Department Contact's Phone Number:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?: Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

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Key Accountabilities

Description:
Manages operational processes for one or more complex projects across the entire life cycle of research activities: developing and implementing protocols, data use agreements, data collection, data analysis, project timelines, and reporting. Oversees data management activities, including data definitions, documentation, data management, and reporting. Monitors data output and collaborates with statistical analysts or statisticians.

Percentage Of Time: 40%
Description:
With project leadership, facilitates quantitative and qualitative data analyses to complete research deliverables. Supports the development of papers and presentations, conducting necessary literature searches and reviews, and developing subject matter expertise that advances the completion of project deliverables.

Percentage Of Time: 20%
Description:
Establishes and maintains collaborative interactions with internal and external stakeholders necessary to achieve shared goals, advance the research, and disseminate findings internally and externally, including reporting to study sponsors.

Percentage Of Time: 10%
Description:
Leads development of reports for sponsors and contributes to the development of grant proposals.

Percentage Of Time: 10%
Description:
Supports submission of Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) and data use agreements and assures that subject data confidentiality and integrity are appropriately maintained.

Percentage Of Time: 5%
Description:
Problem-solving with partners to ensure the integrity of research projects and achievement of deadlines and benchmarks. Resolves issues using own judgment.

Percentage Of Time: 5%
Description:
Supervises activities of junior project staff and other partners and develops training and necessary instructional materials, manuals, and toolkits.

Percentage Of Time: 5%
Description:
Organizes meetings (i.e., research meetings, advisory board meetings) and conducts follow-up communications to advance the work and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

Percentage Of Time: 5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.