UCLA Health

Research Program Manager

UCLA Health$63K — $123K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in research program management
  • Familiarity with regulatory processes and compliance, particularly IRB
  • Strong communication skills for participant engagement and collaboration
  • Experience in data collection and management practices
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficient in creating reports and managing project documentation

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement research initiatives and departmental goals
  • Support IRB submissions and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Engage with research participants for recruitment and data collection
  • Conduct surveys and interviews to gather participant data
  • Prepare and disseminate project updates and schedules
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders for research outreach activities
  • Manage project materials including reports and presentations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a leading research institute
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary and community-focused research
  • Chance to contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience studies
  • Access to professional development and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
Description
Our Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Program Manager for our Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics. You will support innovative research programs focused on advancing our understanding of neurobehavioral, psychiatric, and developmental conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and scientific discovery. You will support a variety of research and programmatic initiatives by coordinating day-to-day operations, facilitating participant engagement, supporting regulatory activities, and help drive successful project execution. Key responsibilities include:
  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing research and program activities in support of department goals and objectives
  • Support regulatory and compliance activities, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, renewals, and documentation maintenance
  • Coordinate research recruitment efforts and engage with study participants, including obtaining informed consent and conducting surveys and interviews
  • Assist with data collection, data quality review, database maintenance, and reporting activities
  • Prepare weekly project updates, status reports, schedules, and supporting documentations
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, researchers, and community partners to support ongoing research and outreach initiatives
  • Coordinate meeting, workshops, conferences, site visits, and special events
  • Develop and maintain project materials, presentations, reports, website content, communications, and social media materials
  • Assist with tracking project milestones, deliverable, and operational activities to ensure successful program execution
  • Support special projects and other research administration activities

Salary range: $30.63/hr - $59.19/hr

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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