Research Program Manager I

Research Program Manager I

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Program Manager I is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of NIH or other externally funded, large scale projects. The Research Program Manager will collaborate with investigators, consultants, project directors, and contract officers at the university, commonwealth, and national levels.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include :

• Direct and coordinate all phases and operational tasks of assigned research projects
• Monitor grant expenditures
• Participate in the conceptual design of new studies
• Manage difficult participant cases
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and technical reports
• Develop and supervise collaboration with participating research sites
• Plan, conduct, and record meetings of steering committees
• Design and assist in the production of self-instructional and multi-media programs
• Write the quarterly and annual progress reports
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Coordinate schedules of subcontractors and professional consultants
• Recruit, select, supervise and evaluate activities of project employees and field staff
• Assist with orientation and supervision of graduate interns and research assistants
• Participate in new funding proposal development
• Participate in the writing and production of manuscripts
• Design and conduct formative and pilot studies
• Provide direct backup for the Principal Investigator
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required qualifications include :