Research Project Manager, SOM

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

Administer and coordinate the activities of a large network of specialized research units. Acts as an advisor to unit-level collaborators to meet metrics related to quality management and/or resolve technical problems as they arise. Develops and administers milestone-driven schedules, project activities, training activities and project network interactions. Frequently interacts with quality teams and coordinates wider program activities with responsibility for results in terms of methods and reporting requirements. Assists in data management and in preparing progress reports for leadership.

WORK PERFORMED

Research Quality Management Program (RQMP) Project Management

• Assist, develop, and implement the RQMP throughout the institution
• Establish policies and procedures for milestones for RQTs and evaluation of these milestones
• Develop educational resources for RQTs including workshops, townhall meetings, presentations, and best practice materials
• Implement training for Research Quality Teams as needed
• Evaluate scholarly culture and accountability plans
• Maintain and develop RQMP software infrastructure 

Clinical Quality Management Program (CQMP)

• Develop processes for assessing research quality and data management in CRUs
• Develop tools for tracking and ensuring research quality and data management in CRUs
• Develop reporting mechanism for CRU review
• Develop CQMP guidance and educational materials to support reviewers in the CRUs
• Further develop understanding of clinical research studies ranging from internally funded, observational, industry sponsored (Phase I, II, III) and all aspects of protocol, including consent evaluation

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Experience

Minimum of five years of experience working in research programs or laboratories.

Must have a minimum of two years of experience performing work specific to the position.

A Master's degree in biological or health sciences may substitute for two years of required experience.

A PhD biological or health sciences may substitute for five years of required experience.

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 declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Requires Bachelor degree in related field.

Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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