Position Summary
The Research Project Manager III is to lead a team in the central coordination of one or more multicenter research studies and are accountable to the Principal Investigator and the Program Director, Research Operations, and is responsible for the management of staff assigned to the study, as well as the primary point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include: Plan, manage and oversee the activities required to implement, conduct, and complete a multi- centre research study; Ensure relevant clinical and research methodology is applied throughout the conduct of the research study;. Design required study management plans required for the conduct of the research study; Control for risk identification, risk mitigation and issue resolution for the research study and develop targets and timelines for deliverables, anticipates potential delays and proactively develop strategies to achieve a positive outcome;. Coordinate the design, development and implementation of study database, and other required study systems; Manage and coordinate the collection, entry, verification, analysis and reporting of research study data and quality indicators; Manage and allocate study personnel resources to research studies and across the program. Provide guidance and direction to study team in developing solutions to study challenges;. Identify required staff and prepare job postings, conduct interviews, and hire qualified staff;. Develop, implement, and control study budgets. This includes both industry funding and grants; Lead and direct national and international group meetings and planning sessions for scientific collaboration; prepare and present study results at large international scientific meetings;contribute to protocol development.;. Participate along with the principal investigator in the preparation and publication of study results in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of study results at scientific meetings; and Primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday-Friday; day
Qualifications
1. Undergraduate degree in sciences or health science and a clinical research certification (CCRP, ACRP or post-graduate certification in clinical research) is required.
2. Minimum of 5 years' experience in multi-centre research studies.
3. Minimum of 5 years' experience with the management of large clinical research datasets.
4. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience and team coordination experience.
5. Excellent communication, problem solving skills and ability to work flexible hours.
6. Knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.
7. Broad knowledge of research methodology, clinical trials and drug development processes.
