Research Project Manager - Center of Cancer Therapeutic Innovation

The Research Project Manager - Center of Cancer Therapeutic Innovation (CCTI) position is responsible for managing and executing projects that contribute to departmental research objectives. This role involves managing project activities, managing timelines, and ensuring effective communication among team members. Project activities include but are not limited to the day-to-day oversight of new protocol and amendment activations, communication with key stakeholders to ensure timely reconsenting of research participants, and facilitation of audit preparation. Additionally, this role will identify operational challenges and opportunities for improvement, as well as the development of solutions and implementation of effective workflows to enhance research team efficiency.

This position's work location is fully remote, never on campus. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

• Scope and Complexity: Manage small projects with clearly defined objectives and limited scope, focusing on task execution and meeting project-specific goals.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Communicates with project team members and stakeholders relevant to the specific project.
• Project Management: Plan and manage project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
• Quality Assurance: Track project progress, ensuring that outputs are accurate and meet established performance metrics.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with Institutional policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Solid understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and templates.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field
• 3 Years of experience in project coordination / administration OR at least 1 year of project management experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

PATIENT CONTACT: None   

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$77,950.00 - $88,440.00