Scientific Research Project Manager

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VICTR

Job Summary:

Scientific Research Project Manager – VICTR

This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months to one year.

JOB SUMMARY

In your pivotal role as a Scientific Research Project Manager, you will manage large multi-disciplinary projects under occasional guidance. Communicate with stakeholders across funding organizations and within the department to maximize information sharing around progress, needs, interdependencies and/or accomplishments. Coordinate activities of best practice maintenance, project team, project development and timeline management, special projects, quality control of deliverables and standardization of processes toward more effective and efficient operations

About the Department

The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt's virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, develops, leads and executes projects in order to meet established goals and objectives at the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Utilizes scientific knowledge and quantitative and qualitative research skills to perform a variety of research- and operations-related activities, data management, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, report preparation and management of project budgets and schedules for proposals and projects.
• Identifies appropriate resources needed and coordinates the curation of research data.
• Utilizes knowledge of large biomedical datasets to inform project planning, data curation activities, and/or research support.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

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TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

PROJECT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (INTERMEDIATE)

• Contributes scientifically to the development of project concepts through data interpretation and evidence synthesis.
• Contributes to drafts and finalizes study documents, such as protocols, analysis plans, standard operating procedures, and data management plans.
• Ensures that all regulatory components of a project are identified, submitted, and approved.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INTERMEDIATE)

• Coordinates and leads meetings, creates agendas and meeting materials, and tracks action items and assignments through the lifecycle of a project. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Creates and implements a project plan, with a timeline and milestones. Understands risk-management and contingency planning to minimize the impact of potential negative events.
• Provides scientific and operational guidance for project teams within an appropriate timeframe. Able to prioritize tasks across multiple projects to maintain steady progress.
• Serves as central point of contact for the study team, external partners, Internal Review Board, regulatory authorities, and department leadership

DATA ANALYSIS (INTERMEDIATE)

• Collaborates on the development of experimental procedures, data collection methods, outcome measures, and statistical analysis plans.

• Designs, tests, and maintains data collection tools. Oversees monitoring of data quality, resolution of data issues and tracking of data quality metrics.

• Works with statisticians and investigators to oversee analyses; interprets data and communicates results.

LEADERSHIP (INTERMEDIATE)

• Effectively organizes and leads diverse study teams throughout the project lifecycle using effective communication, goal setting, and task tracking.
• Contributes to training study teams, delegates tasks, and provides feedback in a clear and consistent manner.
• Strong collaborative skills and team-oriented approach with internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates accountability, flexibility, and the ability to compromise to support a positive team environment and foster productivity.
• May contribute to intellectual property development and patent prosecution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• 2 years of relevant experience (Required)
• Master's Degree or PhD in appropriate scientific discipline preferred

Additional Information:

This is a term position. A term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. This position may also have the opportunity to work remotely.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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