Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management (DVCIPM), at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). The DVCIPM National Office is located at the Uniformed Services University (USU).

HJF is seeking a Project Manager II (Clinical Research) to drive the successful completion of key deliverables and stated objectives for clinical research projects by coordinating and monitoring the status of work performed by the research support staff at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD).

Responsibilities

Contributes to defining, developing, and implementation of clinical study protocols. Ensuring objectives, technologies, schedules, milestones and deadlines are met.
• Identifies site-specific challenges associated with the study and proposes proactive solutions and feasibility assessments.
• Makes decisions for day-to-day operations of projects including the resolution of technical problems and questions from project staff.
• Monitors progress of the study and prepares site-specific progress reports.
• Interfaces with NMCSD IRB ensuring the timely submission of applications, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
• Develops and maximizes internal and external relationships while acting as a liaison between DVCIPM leadership, the study site, and the laboratories. Collaborates with site PI, coordinators, regulatory and QA/QC personnel to facilitate project operations.
• Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards, including DOD specific regulations and guidance. Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority over research support staff at NMCSD. Involved in decisions relating to: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly, work well with others, identify and resolve problems, and deliver results as a team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of a variety of software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, such as: proposal/project tracking, or data entry software, preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), human subject research, or equivalent regulations, preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree;
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Preferred qualifications

• Master's Degree

All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.