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Job Summary

Working closely with principal investigators and departmental research leadership, the Clinical Research Project Manager coordinates and manages the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of clinical research studies, including NIH-funded, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies and clinical trials. The position is responsible for operational implementation of research protocols at one or multiple sites, from study development and activation through conduct and closeout. The Project Manager executes procedural, managerial, and policy decisions for assigned studies; contributes to study planning and continuous improvement; oversees study budgets and operational resources; and participates in grant and research proposals. The role provides hands-on coordination and leadership to multidisciplinary research teams while maintaining high standards for participant safety, regulatory compliance, data quality, and clinical workflow integration.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

Manage NIH-funded, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies and trials from start-up and activation through implementation, monitoring, reporting, and closeout, including multi-site studies as assigned.
Work with principal investigators, research nurses, clinical teams, and departmental leadership to translate protocols into operational plans, coordinate study activities, and integrate research into NICU, neonatal, postpartum, and related clinical workflows.
Coordinate regulatory submissions and essential study documentation, including IRB approvals, amendments, continuing review, training records, and study files; promote adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, institutional policies, and applicable sponsor and federal requirements.
Oversee participant screening, recruitment, eligibility tracking, informed-consent workflows, scheduling, retention, and follow-up, with particular attention to patient preferences and sensitive interactions with newborns and families.
Serve as a key operational contact for NIH and industry sponsors, contract research organizations, collaborating institutions, vendors, and study sites; coordinate site communications, monitoring visits, audits, deliverables, and corrective actions.
Develop and oversee study budgets, staffing plans, expenditures, and resource needs; coordinate with research administration and finance on industry trial budgets, sponsor payments, invoicing, research billing, and financial reporting as applicable.
Contribute to grant applications, renewals, progress reports, industry proposals, and study agreements by preparing operational plans, timelines, staffing estimates, budgets, performance metrics, and other required materials.
Provide day-to-day leadership, onboarding, training, mentorship, and workload coordination for research assistants, coordinators, and other study staff; supervise assigned personnel and promote consistent research practices as applicable.
Oversee study data collection, quality review, secure recordkeeping, and research logistics, including EHR-based screening tools, databases, supplies, equipment, and biospecimen collection, tracking, and shipment.
Develop and improve standard operating procedures, study workflows, and tracking systems; monitor enrollment, milestones, compliance, and operational risks, and provide timely status updates and recommendations to investigators and departmental leadership.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study required

Experience Qualifications

3-5 years Research Related Experience required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

221 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,252.80 - $102,596.00/Annual

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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