Research Project Manager at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Research Project Manager

The University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Project Manager to cover multiple DOD (Department of Defense) and NIH projects. The research project manager will oversee the day-to-day responsibilities including, but not limited to all operational aspects, meeting deliverable timelines, communicating with study personnel, coordinating study-related meetings, billing & invoicing, and overseeing data collection and analysis. The position requires 10+ years of research experience.

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of one or more projects for a research program and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. Provides leadership, technical direction, coordination, and expertise across projects. Analyzes progress and/or performance and prepares reports. Ensures compliance with budget, scope, timeline, and regulations. Assists with external communications.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist & coordinate new grant submissions
• NIH & DOD reports - weekly, monthly, & yearly
• Oversee all IRB, HRPO, IACUC, & ACURO regulatory tasks
• Coordinate lab experiments, team and schedules
• Maintain multiple MyRA applications
• Liaison across multiple projects for vendors & fellow researchers
• Manage ONE DRIVE folders and publication tracking for all studies
• Maintain program spending including excel tracking and program organizational charts

Physical Effort

Travel to local clinical sites, extended periods of time on a computer and interaction with medical and lay personnel. No heavy lifting is required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Project Manager

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Program Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5:00p - flexible

Work Arrangement: M-F 8:30a-5:00p - flexible

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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