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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) within the Mongan Institute is seeking an experienced, intellectually curious and highly organized individual with international research experience to serve as a Research Program/Project Manager. The candidate will work with an internationally-recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, alongside collaborators from many institutions across the globe, on projects spanning a range of methodologies including clinical trials, observational studies, qualitative studies, implementation science studies, and others with the overarching goal of promoting health equity and improving quality of life for populations in resource-limited settings internationally, as well as domestic communitiesnd locally in Boston. The team’s research efforts are typically (but not exclusively) focused in Uganda, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Nigeria, and India, with Boston-based projects as well.

The Research Program and Project Manager will play a key role in research program administration, including supervision of research activities, training, and staff. Specifically, the manager will assist the principal investigators with strategic development and research group organization, management of a team of research assistants and administrators, oversight of financial management and planning, assistance with grant organization and submission, and support for conference and travel scheduling and planning. There are multiple possibilities for interaction with other researchers at the MGH, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as well as collaboration with our international research partners.

 

Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for managing multiple large-scale projects within an assigned functional area or across various entities. Takes ownership of the overall project lifecycle by guiding teams and staff, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that the project is completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they complete essential tasks. Leads and provides guidance and support to project team members.
Essential Functions: Develops comprehensive project plans and monitors and manages projects from initiation through completion.
-Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
-Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.
-Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
-Owns project plans for multiple large-scale projects.
-Provides guidance to project coordinators and project managers.
-Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.

 

Education
Master's Degree Required in Related Field of Study

Experience in international settings is required

3+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
3+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 

 

Onsite

 

100 Cambridge Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$78,000.00 - $113,453.60/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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