Research Project Manager

The Research Project Manager participates in the design, administration, and monitoring of clinical trials at the Yale School of Nursing. Analyzes and evaluates clinical data gathered during research to ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives. Manages various aspects of research projects, including patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Provides team support on research projects, ensuring meticulous data management, and assisting in the preparation of reports and publications. This is a fixed duration position which is anticipated to continue through April 2031, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

Responsibilities

Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol; Adheres to human subjects regulations defined by Yale University and the federal government; Develops criteria for admission of study subjects; Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships; Evaluates feasibility of potential projects and negotiates contracts and/or changes with funders; Develops original HIC/IRB submissions and collaborates with PIs on scientific protocols; Develops forms, questionnaires, and research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding; Responsible for documentation and transmission of study data; Works independently to develop, manage, and organize multi-site studies and serves as primary coordinator with University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB, and funding sources; Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data; Designs and implements quality control measures; Contributes to written reports, abstracts, and manuscripts

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in managing diabetes related technological devices including continuous glucose monitoring, wearable, ecological momentary assessment (required); Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting (required); Related experience in a health-related field such as public health, nursing, psychology, health policy, other, working with confidential data and maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and integrity (required); Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; Strong ability to work as a member of a team and effectively and proactively lead teams; Comfort in a clinical environment, including ability to interact with patients; Master's Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and progress reports; Experience with clinical trials, including patient recruitment and regulatory submissions; Experience with database management (Microsoft Access; REDCap preferred) and statistical analysis software; Prior experience working on large-scale research studies or multi-visit projects

Benefits

Benefits described at Yale Benefits