Manager Research Programs- Martinsburg
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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. This role participates in the design, execution, analysis and evaluation of health-related projects. This role manages activities associated with biomedical and/or social-behavioral research studies and special projects considered very complex by the inclusion of several of the following: multiple investigators, teams, sites, sub-contracts, participants, longitudinal assessments/ interventions; and/or multi-million-dollar budgets. The Research Programs Manager ensures completion of contract requirements and client specifications. Oversees day-to-day operations including identifying and securing needed resources; creating, implementing, monitoring, and updating project plans; facilitating meetings with appropriate parties; tracking tasks/deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones and/or goals are attained; monitoring and reporting progress as appropriate; and resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner. The Research Programs Manager will advise other research assistants to best support faculty, resident physicians and medical student's research and community engaged projects.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Bachelor's Degree in social or health science or related fieldEXPERIENCE:1. Five (5) years of human subject research experience2. Two (2) years of project coordination experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Master's degree2. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certificationEXPERIENCE:1. Experience writing IRB submission, protocol development, data collection, and data analysis 2. Experience writing grant applications and proposals3. Experience developing grant budgets and managing grant fundingCORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Manages research and community engaged projects2. Maintains project schedules and calendars3. Oversees completion of study and project activities per protocol4. Ensures that study and project protocols are in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations and reviews study and project progress and recommends revisions, amendments, and/or other study and project changes as necessary to better meet needs of sponsors5. Reviews scientific literature and evaluates and recommends applicable techniques and procedures.6. May create and/or manage research study and project budget which may include deciding on and approving expenditures of funds based on budget.7. Purchases project supplies, materials, equipment and services8. Directs, assigns duties to and may supervise study project personnel and research assistants9. Assists with academic research, health related program development and community engagement10. Assists with the editing and preparation of manuscripts11. Facilitates services provided to researchers in a broad array of areas including, clinical trials, biostatistics, data analysis12. Assists in hiring of grant funded research personnel13. Creates data for use in grant submission and develop new proposals for research including obtaining financial support14. Ensures that all study and project documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner.15. Prepares materials for IRB (Institutional Review Board)16. Arranges and attends meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to the core activities17. Attends program related community meetings and performs outreach18. Gathers and analyzes data19. Contributes to the development of project related web material, educational materials, and social media content20. Engages community partners to participate in community engaged research and other health related projectsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Activities are predominantly non-manual though some responsibilities require the occasional lifting of 25lbs. The incumbent must be able to effectively hear and communicate with others. Close visual acuity, the ability to adjust focus, identify and distinguish colors, peripheral vision, and depth perception are required in the job. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. Strong spoken and written communication skills2. Flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise3. Problem solving4. Proficiency in data analysis software5. High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation6. Ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision7. Strong existing computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, statistical software, and general internet and electronic communications8. Articulate and tactful communication skills; readiness to meet and work directly with clients, team members and community membersAdditional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Shift: Day (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Exempt)Company: BMC Berkeley Medical CenterCost Center:8405 UHAE Physician ServicesAddress: 2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest VirginiaWVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.