Mass General Brigham

Clinical Research Project Manager

Mass General Brigham$63K — $102K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • 3-5 years of research-related experience required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute clinical research projects and initiatives.
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Bring together cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Monitor project progress and identify barriers for timely resolutions.
  • Serve as the central point of coordination for assigned projects.
  • Facilitate project meetings and document key decisions and action items.
  • Create and maintain project documentation and reports for transparency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for employee well-being.
  • Career advancement opportunities available.
  • Recognition programs to celebrate employee contributions.
  • Flexible hybrid work model with required onsite presence.
  • Structured framework for performance evaluation and development.
Full Job Description
Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Job Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager to help lead and coordinate industry-sponsored clinical research initiatives from startup through execution. In this role, you will serve as a key connection point among investigators, research teams, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders-helping studies move forward efficiently, thoughtfully, and in alignment with project goals.

This is an opportunity for a highly organized, collaborative project manager to contribute to research growth, operational excellence, and meaningful stakeholder engagement. You will manage timelines, coordinate cross-functional work, support process improvements, and help ensure that research projects are delivered with clarity, accountability, and high-quality communication.

What You'll Do
oPlan, coordinate, and execute clinical research projects and initiatives that support industry-sponsored research, investigator engagement, and research growth.
oDevelop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
oBring together cross-functional teams, including investigators, research operations, data and analytics teams, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders.
oMonitor project progress against goals, proactively identify barriers, escalate risks, and help implement solutions.
oServe as the central point of coordination for assigned projects, helping stakeholders stay aligned and accountable for deliverables.
oFacilitate project meetings, working sessions, and governance discussions; document decisions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-through.
oCreate and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, and leadership communications that support transparency and informed decision-making.
oCollect, review, and support completion of regulatory and operational documentation required for study startup and implementation.

How You'll Make an Impact
oContribute to improvement initiatives focused on research efficiency, stakeholder engagement, process standardization, and service excellence.
oDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures, project documentation, and operational workflows that help teams work consistently and effectively.
oPrepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership regarding project progress, risks, opportunities, and outcomes.

Collaboration and Sponsor Engagement
oServe as a primary liaison, when needed, between industry sponsors, investigators, subject matter experts, and institutional stakeholders.
oSupport and lead project meetings, sponsor discussions, site visits, and stakeholder working sessions, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
oSupport the development and management of project scopes, budgets, proposals, statements of work, and sponsor deliverables.
oCoordinate communication plans and provide regular project updates to leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.
oPerform other duties as assigned in support of the team and organizational goals.
oFollow institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support compliant research operations

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Experience
3-5 years of research-related experience required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions
  • Hybrid with onsite work required in office, candidate must be flexible for weekly or monthly business needs
  • M-F Eastern business hours required
  • On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment


Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$63,252.80 - $102,596.00/Annual

Grade
7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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Mass General Brigham is an integrated healthcare system that offers patients a continuum of coordinated high-quality care. The system includes primary care and specialty physicians, community hospitals, the two founding academic medical centers, specialty facilities, community health centers, and other health-related entities. Mass General Brigham was founded in 1994 by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

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