Research Project Manager, Health, Behavior and Society

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the administrative and scientific execution of one or more complex research projects under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Collaborate with faculty members, investigators, partners, and funding agencies.

• Create project plans, protocols, study designs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data collection forms, manuals, questionnaires, and coding frameworks.

• Supervise research data management, data collection, validation, and ensure quality control of study data.

• Develop and manage study budgets and address finance-related matters.

• Facilitate study meetings, review data, identify next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance.

• Contribute to presentations, manuscript preparation, paper writing, literature reviews, and technical documents.

• Recruit, supervise, and manage exempt-level research personnel.

• Assist with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

• Prepare the project closeout report.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and additional project meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

• Five years of pertinent research experience.

• Proven experience in supervisory or leadership roles.

• Additional education may be accepted as a substitute for the required experience per the JHU equivalency formula.

• Expertise in women’s health and nutrition, particularly in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC).

• Proficient in advanced budget management.

• Strong skills in data management and analysis.

• Advanced skills in finance project management.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Exceptional project management capabilities.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance.

• Superior report writing proficiency.

• Advanced skills in ensuring data quality assurance.

• Strong research design capabilities.

• Advanced strategic thinking skills.

• Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment background check.

• Seasonal flu vaccination is mandatory, with exemptions for religious or medical reasons.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement.

• Seasonal flu vaccine provided/required, with religious or medical exceptions.

• Required vaccinations for relevant positions will be administered at no cost through Occupational Health.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Support for pre-employment accommodations.