Job Summary

Responsible for management of research projects including project development and implementation, regulatory submissions and adherence, project planning, project tracking and reporting, team management, monitoring of study finances, data collection and quality, and assisting in the creation of final reports and publications. Assists with the development and management of new projects.

Job Duties

• Implements and provides overall project management of research studies to meet project goals and milestones.
• Develops, implements, and manages study protocols, project plans and timelines, goals and milestones, regulatory submissions and adherence, project tracking and reporting, compliance and self-auditing plans, data collection and security procedures, quality control procedures, and team management.
• Actively monitors study finances to maintain project within budget and assist with suggesting corrective action when needed; develops new study budgets and contract request submissions.
• Manages grant applications and provides pre and post award study management.
• Promotes interdepartmental collaboration.
• Assists in hiring, training and overseeing project staff. Oversees Project Coordinator and Research Assistants in conducting and managing studies.
• Responsible for all regulatory documents and reporting requirements of studies. 
•  Ensures adherence to federal or other regulatory requirements and assists with self-audits of studies for regulatory compliance.
• Handles sensitive project issues and provides resolution.
• Communicates resource needs, issues, project status and milestones to project team, research investigators and key stakeholders; serves as key study point-of-contact to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to preparation of research proposals, reports, and study manuscripts 

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and/or Master's degree obtained (Master's Degree = 2 years relevant experience).

Position Details

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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