The Thoracic Oncology Program wishes to hire a Research Project Manager I to help manage two correlative research studies investigating germline genetics in lung cancer. The RPM will be responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall management of activities for assigned research protocols, which are DFCI-led research studies with nationwide accrual. This group is currently focused on the etiology and treatment of thoracic malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer. These projects are part of a new center initiative investigating the contribution of germline predisposition to the development of lung cancer, particularly in young patients and in families.

Activities include coordinating project startup and site startup activities, providing training to research staff, regulatory submissions, participant accrual tracking and reporting, conducting teleconferences, vendor management, coordinating communication with patient advocacy groups and cancer foundations and non-profit organizations, and interacting with grant management staff. The RPM will be responsible to report on their defined deliverables, to identify variances in project plans and to develop contingency plans when necessary to keep project milestones on track. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who wishes to become a key member of a growing research enterprise.

The RPM will also be assigned to oversee various operational and training aspects of the PI’s research enterprise. The RPM will work closely and collaboratively with a variety of faculty and staff at all levels throughout Dana-Farber, including TOP and the Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention (CCGP). The RPM will also will work with collaborators at other institutions (e.g., Harvard School of Public Health), as well as commercial vendors (e.g., those offering commercial genetic sequencing and remote phlebotomy). The RPM will develop infrastructure, procedures, and tracking systems for project management services performed. Project management responsibilities will include coordinating the on-boarding of new research staff training, maintaining workflows, and defining grant and research specific reporting for the DFCI. The RPM will be supervised and supported by the PI to develop and implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned research activities.

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 or Clinical Trials Office.   This position may be responsible for some or all of the following:

1. Day-to-day oversight and management of assigned projects, currently including 2 correlative research studies investigating lung cancer genetics, with overlapping and non-overlapping components
2. Maintaining study-related databases and prepares protocol-related reports as needed
3. Collaborating with disease-specific faculty investigators and other team members on data transfers, data cleaning, creating large datasets and other data management issues.
4. Designing processes for maintaining timely, complete, and high-quality data collection.
5. Determining patient eligibility, including data extraction from electronic medical records and may be responsible for recruitment, consenting and enrollment of study participants.
6. Assisting PI with protocol and consent form development, as well as IRB applications and subsequent amendments, and maintaining regulatory binders.
7. Scheduling and facilitating research team meetings and conference calls, creating meeting agenda and taking notes, facilitating mailings, maintaining project timelines, and other project-related administrative tasks.
8. Assuring project teams meet deadlines and maintaining an ongoing working relationship with research team including external investigators.
9. Preparing status reports. Depending on project needs, reports may include information about project timelines, status of deliverables, and/or resources requirements.
10. Overseeing communications for the project, including managing responses to patient calls and emails and communicating with our clinical partners, as well as interactions with social media platforms for participant engagement
11. Assuring that the project team meets all deadlines and is also to maintain an ongoing working relationship with Research team and Principal Investigators.
12. Must also be willing to enroll and interact compassionately with patient participants. This will include coordinating with oncology providers and research staff in clinic to recruit and enroll patients.
13. May be responsible for specimen management, depending on assigned project.
    
    

Bachelor's degree required in a field relevant to clinical research and 1 year of experience with project management and experience working on clinical trials (multi-center, oncology trials perferred). 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively lead teams.

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.

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