This position works within the Bona Lab in the Pediatric Outcomes research program. The Bona Lab’s research portfolio focuses on improving childhood cancer outcomes by systematically considering social determinants of health as risk factors in the clinical trial setting and identifying potential targets for intervention.

The Research Project Manager (RPM) is responsible for assigned day-to-day coordination and overall management of activities for assigned clinical trials; primarily multi-center, PI-initiated trials. Sponsor activities include coordinating trial startup and site startup activities, providing training to participating site research staff, regulatory submissions, safety event tracking and reporting, deviation/violation tracking and reporting, participant accrual tracking and reporting, conducting teleconferences, vendor management, coordinating communication with regulatory authorities and manufacturers, etc. The RPM will be responsible to report on their defined deliverables, to identify variances in project plan and to develop contingency plans when necessary to keep project milestones on track. Specific tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration. The RPM will be responsible for screening and consenting study participants and other patient-facing work, as assigned.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The Research Project Manager will work independently under general supervision of a more senior manager within their disease group.   This position may be responsible for some or all of the following: 

• Responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of assigned projects.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of study regulatory files
• Responsible for identifying, screening, consenting, and continued follow up of research study participants 
• Assists PI with protocol and consent form development for initial application and with subsequent amendment changes.
• Initiates, plans, facilitates and oversees the research project start-up, active and close out phases; for PI Initiated / Multi Center.
• Responsible for Case Report Form design with PI directives.
• Maintain study-related databases and prepare protocol-related reports as needed.
• May be responsible for scheduling research team meetings and conference calls, facilitating mailings and other project-related administrative tasks.

• Bachelor's degree required in a field relevant to clinical research, health equity, or public health
• 1 – 3 years experience with project management and/or experience working on research studies (multi-center, oncology trials preferred).
• Experience in an academic institution and proven history of success in clinical research field is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of regulatory affairs, research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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