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We are seeking a Research Project Manager (RPM) for our growing research team in the Leukemia Service in the Department of Medicine . As an integral member of the research team and in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements, the RPM manages the functions and activities of assigned projects within the research organization. Implements standards for research database and/or project management, and policies and procedures to meet those standards to ensure the highest quality management of research projects and databases. . The Leukemia Service supports a wide range of clinical and translational research of both acute and chronic leukemia. This RPM will continue to develop the services disease database, manage data requests, retrospective research projects and biospecimen research projects, in addition to supervising the day to day activities of Clinical Research Specialists.

You will:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Clinical Research Specialists to ensure efficient and effective clinic support.
• Manage a quality assurance program by reviewing research data and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Support the work of attendings, fellows and research staff to accomplish research goals.
• Ensure that all appropriate Institutional, State, and Federal regulations are followed throughout the course of a research project and/or database.
• Facilitate routine working meetings with PIs/ CRA/ Data Pod to collaborate on projects
• Provide data transfer to Leukemia Biostatisticians to generate analyses
• Collaborate with PIs to submit abstracts, publications, and manuscripts
• Oversee ongoing research involving correlative laboratory studies and specimens with internal MSKCC Laboratories and coordination with other centers as needed
• Manage Retrospective Research Protocols (RRPs)
• Assist in grant submissions
• Assist in programmatic expansion with various internal and external collaborators

You need:

• A Bachelors degree with at least 4 years of experience in clinical research and/or other applicable research investigation. Relevant graduate work would be considered in lieu of minimum experience. Experience with research databases and supervisory experience preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft suite
• Ability to solve problems by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage clinical research projects with strict deadlines.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the regulations pertaining to human subject protection (including 21 CFR and 45 CFR 46 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Therapeutic and Oncology Research experience strongly preferred.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
• Hybrid, this is a hybrid schedule that will be 2 days onsite and 3 days remote per week but may be adjusted as needed

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