Clinical Research Program Manager

Job Summary

The Cancer and Well-being Research Program (CARE) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Program Manager to join its multidisciplinary team. The program manager will work closely with the principal investigator in collaboration with a diverse group of researchers (oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists) to oversee the day-to-day administration of program activities. The program manager will contribute to the development of study protocols and procedures, and the preparation and submission of research manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications. The program manager will be responsible for hiring and onboarding new staff as well as maintaining a working knowledge of clinical research conduct to support study-related activities and initiatives across the program locally and nationally.

Research and Program Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee all laboratory projects
• Work closely with the principal investigator on grant submissions, including summarizing grant instructions and required elements, assisting with writing research proposals, developing templates for required documents, and collecting required documentation from investigators and study sites
• Assist with manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals, including performing literature reviews, outlining study methods and findings, and editing manuscripts prior to submission
• Assist with abstract and presentation submissions for local, regional, national, and international conferences
• Assist with writing protocols for CARE studies, including Institutional Review Board applications and informed consent documents, as well as defining project timelines and maintaining study amendments and continuing reviews
• Collaborate with the principal investigator to develop standard operating procedures and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across all studies
• Oversee all Institutional Review Board communications regarding projects
• Monitor progression of clinical trials against project milestones
• Oversee all study procedures, compliance, and communication with all collaborating institutions for multi-site trials
• Oversee all data collection in collaboration with clinical research coordinators for accuracy and compliance
• Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate all processes with Data Safety and Monitoring Boards for all clinical trials
• Act as the point of contact for CARE members to provide direction and guidance regarding day-to-day issues and activities as well as interpretation of hospital and regulatory policies
• Maintain centralized training records for all research staff
• Maintain and update CARE email distribution lists and manage the CARE meeting schedule, including presentations, journal clubs, and guest speakers
• Work with the Development Office to support activities for CARE donors, including Patient Advisory Councils
• Oversee program website to ensure content is current and accurate; manage CARE study email accounts and respond to inquiries; submit study team reimbursements

Management Responsibilities

• Manage hiring process for new clinical research coordinators and project manager positions
• Onboard and oversee new research staff, interns, and volunteers
• Serve as liaison regarding issues related to human resources
• Assess computer equipment acquisition and training needs
• Manage CARE research space
• Oversee system access and support the use of research technology systems
• Perform other managerial and administrative responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the CARE research program