Project Director

Company: Brown University
Location: Providence
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description:The Prospective Cohort Project Director for the Hassenfeld Child Innovation Institute will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of the Hassenfeld Institute's prospective research studies and related projects in the Institute. The Project Director reports to the director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute and works closely with the faculty leadership and prospective birth cohort staff. The Project Director will be involved in all aspects of the research activities of the Institute, including strategic planning, serving as the liaison to other collaborating study directors or PIs, development of new protocols and proposals, day-to-day operation of the studies, IRB and regulatory activities, and oversight of the prospective study teams. The project director will also work closely with other Hassenfeld Institute units including the Data Core, Financing and Administration and communications.Major Responsibility: Oversight of the day to day operation of the prospective cohorts 60 %

• Serves as a primary contact for Institute Director and Prospective Cohort faculty in the implementation of research protocols
• Reviews preliminary protocols, associated documents and communicates to study teams.
• Assesses protocol requirements and prepares site for study procedures.
• Develops protocol documents: Informed Consent Forms, Source Documents, and other protocol specific documents with the appropriate faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with the Institute Director and the Prospective Cohort faculty to create, implement and assess compliance with relevant policies and procedures to support the logistics of all ongoing study protocols.
• Working closely with the Institute's IRB Specialist, oversees interaction with IRBs (including submissions, protocol content, progress reports, modifications, etc.) and research administration assuring timely compliance with all IRB and regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with Finance and Admininstration, the Institute Director, faculty and staff to assure that activities stay within study reasonable and accurate budget for study implementation and ongoing activities.
• Independently establishes work plan, timeline, and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges assignment of projected personnel (including but not limited to the hiring, scheduling, management and evaluation of staff).
• Collaborates with Finance and Administration, the Institute Director, and Faculty and Staff to develop budgets for study implementation
• Collaborates with Finance and Administration to monitor budgets to ensure that study implementation and ongoing activities stay within budget
• Communicates progress with Institute Director and the Prospective Cohort faculty
• Works with the Data Core on electronic data systems and data management
• Works with the Institute Director and the Hassenfeld Communications and Outreach Manager around study promotion and Institute communications--Strategic planning and new proposal development 30%
  • Supports the the Institute and Prospective Cohort leadership in ongoing strategic planning for the Prospective Cohort.--
  • Works with the Institute Director, faculty and staff in the development of new protocol documents: Informed Consent Forms, Source Documents, and other protocol specific documents with the appropriate faculty and staff.
  • Works with faculty proposing studies, the Finance and Administration team and other relevant faculty and staff to develop budgets for new proposals that will be sufficient to support the proposed studies
  • Collaborates with the Institute Director, faculty and staff to create relevant policies and procedures to support the logistics of all new study protocols.Provides expertise and support for Institute wide activities 10%
    • Interviewer training and input on protocols
    • Works closely with study coordinators to oversee prospective staff including training, quality and safety
    • Complete annual evaluations of Prospective Cohort staff
    • Provide general support for activities supporting the Institute's missionJob Qualifications Education and Experience
      • Education
        • Required: Master's degree in a related field required
        • Preferred: PhD or doctoral-level degree
          • Experience
          • At least 3-5 years project management and 2-3 years research experience preferredJob Competencies
            • Supervisory experience required, including hiring, training and evaluating staff.
            • Demonstrated ability to develop, understand and explain protocols (inclusion/exclusion criteria, demographics, disease prevalence) and procedures related to survey research and follow up.
            • Experience in developing budgets and delivering services within budget.
            • Excellent communication and writing skills.
            • Enthusiastic and professional attitude.
            • Proficiency with survey software (particularly REDCap), MS Office and the Web
            • Experience conducting interviews and follow up in clinical settings
            • Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse communitiesBackground check requirements: Education and CriminalThis is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 12/31/2021. Fixed-term positions are renewal upon available funding.Recruiting Start Date:2020-12-18-08:00Job Posting Title:Project DirectorDepartment:School of Public HealthGrade:Grade 11Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .EEO Statement:Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Posted 12 Days Ago Full time REQ168919 About Us Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community. Additional Information: Information about our salary ranges can be found-- here . Attachments: A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job description.

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