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.

The Medical Oncology Division of Population Sciences is seeking a Senior Research Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of research testing behavioral interventions designed to improve symptom management, quality of life, and outcomes for patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers. The Project Manager’s efforts will be largely focused on day-to-day oversight of three large projects, including: a multi-level examination of the influences of racism on cancer pain equity, an innovative nurse-led telehealth intervention to help patients with complex care needs learn new skills to thrive, and a telehealth intervention to help reduce fatigue in patients with advanced ovarian cancer so that they can adhere to novel, life-saving medications, among others. Work requires close collaboration and interaction with multiple divisions at Dana-Farber. The Research Project Manager must be an extremely organized, detail-oriented team player who can work independently under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The position will be responsible for the following:

• Day-to-day oversight and management of aspects of three large trials, including two non-therapeutic interventional trials and a large database study, as well as additional studies as assigned.
• Responsible for communication with study investigators, research assistants / coordinators, and study clinicians.
• Responsible for regulatory submissions to institutional review board.
• Responsible for tracking safety events, study deviations/violations, and participant accrual.
• Assists with protocol amendment changes.
• Initiates, plans, facilitates, and oversees research project start-up, active and close out phases, where applicable.Â
• Responsible for data collection and quality control. Maintain study-related databases and prepare protocol-related reports as needed.
• May be responsible for scheduling research team meetings and conference calls, facilitating mailings and other project-related administrative tasks.
• May be responsible for recruitment of study participants to clinical and social behavioral trials.
• May be responsible for interviewing study participants in person and via phone.
• Report on defined deliverables, to identify variances in project plan and to develop contingency plans when necessary to keep project milestones on track.
• Develop infrastructure, procedures, and tracking systems for project management services performed.
• Prepares and presents status reports to key stakeholders. Depending on project needs, these reports may include information about project timelines, status of deliverables, and/or resources requirements
• Maintains overall responsibility and major decision-making authority for day-to-day operations and supervision of research group, which may include Research Project Managers I and II.
• Collaborates closely with investigators to develop, design, and implement research protocols, study procedures, data analysis plans and data use agreements.
• Oversees project reporting and interprets more complex data analyses.
• Contributes significantly to design of studies and assists with protocol writing, manuscript drafting and grant preparation, including writing sections of such materials.
• Assumes leadership responsibility for managing complex, multi-center research projects.
• Train and/or supervise Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, and Research Data Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies:

• Produces high quality work and performs assigned duties at a high level without supervision.
• Enjoys building infrastructure, thinking through processes to execute complex projects
• Outstanding attention to detail, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Consistently foresees potential obstacles and proactively works to eliminate or mitigate their impact.
• A “go to” person for the resolution of complex issues. Able to instruct others on best practices.
• Ability to take on a leadership role (e.g., reviewing others' work, providing appropriate feedback, conducting training, coaching).
• Demonstrated mastery of applicable federal and local regulations, DF/HCC policies and standard operating procedures, and DFCI monitoring practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will have supervisory responsibilities to include overseeing Research Assistants, Clinical Research Coordinators, and regulatory coordinators.

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• Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience preferred or bachelor’s with 7 years’ experience of multi-project management.
• Ability to lead multiple projects.
• Ability to oversee all aspects of project management scope defined deliverables and required key performance standards.
• Must demonstrate a history of proven success in the clinical research field.
• Experience in an academic institution is preferred
• Must have expert knowledge of regulatory affairs, research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.
• Supervisory experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Essential attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively lead teams.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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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