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The Division of Population Sciences in the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Research Project Manager I (RPM) to work on a multi-site research study aimed at implementing and evaluating an electronic symptom management system through the SIMPRO Research Consortium. SIMPRO (Symptom Management Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Oncology) is an NCI-funded digital health project that aims to make healthcare more efficient. Through a collaboration with 6 hospital systems across the United States, our team is looking to help patients, caregivers, and their care team work together during and between visits to achieve better symptom management in cancer patients. As a part of the SIMPRO team, the RPM???s efforts will primarily be focused on coordinating, outlining, writing, and editing academic manuscripts and new grant submissions. The RPM will also support coordination of staff training for the SIMPRO intervention and assist research assistants??? efforts to engage patients. ??

The Division of Population Sciences is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of health services researchers, statisticians, programmers, project managers and research assistants who conduct innovative population-based research focused on detecting cancer early, evaluating cancer risk, preventing cancer at the community level, measuring the quality and outcomes of cancer therapy, and improving cancer outcomes and the care delivery system. The RPM will work in the lab of Dr. Michael Hassett, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; researcher in the Division of Population Sciences; Breast Medical Oncologist; and Chief Quality Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He is co-Principal Investigator of SIMPRO. The team also includes a project manager, two research assistants, a computer programmer, a biostatistician, and multiple research collaborators.

The Research Project Manager (RPM) is responsible for assigned day-to-day coordination and overall management of sponsor 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. The RPM will have a dual report in to their disease group manager and PIs and to CTO Leadership to develop and implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned clinical research activities conducted at DFCI. Specific tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration.

A Research Project Manager may also be assigned to oversee various operational and training aspects of the EPIC / OnCore application used by the DFCI Research Enterprise.?? The RPM will work closely and collaboratively with a variety of faculty and staff at all levels throughout DFCI/BWH, and also will work in collaboration with the OnCore IS team and other key stakeholders.?? The RPM will develop infrastructure, procedures, and tracking systems for project management services performed.?? Project management responsibilities would include coordinating the on boarding of new research staff training, maintaining workflows, facilitating all questions related to OnCore and defining grant and research specific reporting for the DFCI. The RPM will be supervised and supported by the Director of Operations to develop and implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned clinical research activities conducted within the system at DFCI. This individual is responsible for creating a proactive, knowledgeable and cohesive project management platform that will support the research community.

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

• Responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of assigned projects.
• Maintains tracker of all program-related manuscripts including timelines, responsible parties, and updates.
• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Creates outlines for project-related manuscripts.
• Drafts cover letters or other general manuscript-related documents.
• Reviews and edits drafted manuscripts for usage, clarity, and flow, which includes assessment of readability, proofreading, formatting, fact-checking, creation of tables/charts/diagrams, and reorganizing content.
• Tracks reviewer comments/editor decision with corresponding author of submitted manuscript.
• Assists with protocol and consent form development for initial IRB application and with subsequent amendment changes.
• Assist with documentation for and communication with institutional review board; maintain regulatory documentation.
• Assist with research project start-up, active and close out phases of a multi-center PI-initiated project.
• Maintain study-related databases, prepare reports, and conduct preliminary analyses as needed in conjunction with the project statistician.
• Assist with coordination and preparation of project-related meetings as requested and may be responsible for meeting minutes.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
• Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities and administrative responsibilities as requested by the study team.

Bachelor's degree required in a field relevant to clinical research and 1-3 years of experience with project management and experience working on clinical trials or other public health research projects. 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. Must have strong writing experience and able to share writing samples.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. Ability to perform routine tasks related to the coordination of clinical trials.
2. Ability to identify problems or potential obstacles and escalate appropriately.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated, and willing to learn new tasks.
4. Understanding of applicable federal and local regulations/policies for clinical research.
5. Independently performs all primary duties listed above with appropriate supervision.
6. Has critical thinking skills and good professional judgment

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 groups as protected by law.