Occupational Summary

Apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements of research projects coordinated through the Research Project Management Core.

Work Performed

Implement standard project management processes, tools and methodology to support large or complex research projects in non-clinical research. Consistently applying standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to projects.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings.
• Develop and implement communication plans
• Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate logistical aspects of proposal development
• Drive project initiation and protocol management activities
• Train, manage, and mentor project team personnel
• Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate.

Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Note: this specific position will have 70% of their effort allocated to a multi-site sickle cell disease registry project.

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Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.

Experience

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
• Well qualified candidates will have experience with community-engaged research and Duke Health IRB processes.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to independently drive multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines
• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and time management skills
• Knowledge of research best practices
• Well qualified candidates will have knowledge of the Duke research infrastructure and resources

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $77,898.00 to USD $124,598.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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

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 forreasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired.

Experience

Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A