PROJECT PLANNER I

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational summary

Responsible for oversight of research and day-to-day operations including finances and personnel management for the research program of Dr. Sweta Patel in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine within the Duke University School of Medicine. Will require close collaboration with Dr. Patel along with faculty and staff within the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Duke Global Health Institute, and Duke Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health.

Work performed

Res earch operations

-         Oversee IRB submissions and renewals for US and Botswana-based IRBs

-        Monitor supply inventory for ongoing studies in Botswana, re-order as needed, and coordinate delivery of supplies to Botswana

-        Develop and implement action plans to respond to issues/problems identified during study audits or other monitoring activities

-        Track missing data in REDCap, work with PI + study team in Botswana to resolve

-        Monitor status of timelines and milestones for research studies (e.g., enrollment targets)

-        Assist with drafting and revising study SOPs, train staff, and ensure compliance by study team

-        Ensure on going compliance with institutional and Good Clinical Practice standards

-        Ensure ongoing compliance of all study team members with required training (e.g., CITI training for all members, BLS renewal for study team) 

-        Ensure implementation of relevant Data Sharing and Management Plans

-        Attend weekly meetings with Botswana-based research team + PI and monthly meetings with larger research group, ensure action items are addressed from each meeting

-        Coordination of sample shipment from Botswana and storage at Duke University, maintenance of specimen grids and logs (Y2-3)

-        Assist with preparation of annual grant progress reports

-         Oversee REDCap database

-        Participate in dat a analyses and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation

-        Expected to travel to Botswana annually to meet with study team, conduct site training, and conduct on the ground oversight of study activities

Financial + personnel management

-        Work with grants and finance staff within Duke Pulmonary and HYC for ordering and payment of goods and services

-        Review spending reports for US and Botswana-base d work

-         HR tasks related to Botswana-based staff (e.g., leave requests)

Minimum qualificati ons

Education

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree pro gram. MSc or higher preferred.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of 2 years relev ant research experience OR an equivalent combination of relevant educati on and/or experience involving global health, research, or academic acti vities that supports acquisition of skills necessary for this position. Candidates demonstrating interest and/or experience in global healthor international research are highly desired.

Skil ls required

Technical: Regulatory/IRB process knowledge, study monitoring, knowledge of ethical research practices, data provenance and verification.

Soft skills: professionalism, excellent oral and written communication, inbox management, attention to detail, flexibility, self-motivation, cultural sensitivity and comfort working with an international team

Technical skills preferred: REDCap, MS Office

Other work as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a decla ration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any p articular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tas ks other than those specifically presented inthis description.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gend er identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, a nd belonging. Our collective success dependson the robust exchange of i deas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective s, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all v oices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to u phold these values.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members ofthecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke U niversity provides an annual base salary range for thisposition as USD $ 61,698.00 to USD $100,480.00. Duke University considersfactors such as ( but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of theposition; candidate 's work experience, education/training, and keyskills; internal peer equ ity; as well as market and organizationalconsiderations when extending a n offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and de ntal careprograms, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of fam ily-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job F unctions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health Syst em may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physical and /ormental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests f or reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring department.

Education

Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management orrelated training is desired.

Experience

Two years of experience in project management, with increasing scopeand independence.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.