Clinical Research Manager II - VESPER

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Manager II to manage in the implementation of clinical research protocols. This is the second of three Clinical Research Manager levels.

This position will be in support of the Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence (CETCE) at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. This research position will play a critical role in managing complex research workflows, providing oversight and review for junior team members, overseeing data processes, and supporting multidisciplinary collaborations by coordinating with internal and external collaborators. Key responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, quality, and secure storage of study data, and facilitating timely and compliant data transfer between collaborators. Applicants who can independently lead routine project meetings, effectively communicate detailed progress updates, independently identify and resolve operational issues, and efficiently coordinate tasks across team members to maintain project momentum will be given priority. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsive to project timelines, resources, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Interact regularly with principle investigators, research scientists, clinical research assistants, study recruiters, and administrative staff at the Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence, to ensure seamless research operations and maintain project momentum.
• Develop, implement, and oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs) associated with ongoing research protocols.
• Tracking study process to ensure key milestones are achieved and study is on track with the proposed timeline.
• Coordinate with clinical research assistants and study recruiters to ensure proper scheduling of participants' appointments and timely responses.
• Lead research meetings for study updates and propose any resolution to operational issues.
• Ensure all relevant log and readme files are up to date for data management, analysis, version control, and study operations management.
• Making sure all study personnel are using the most up to date informed consents and SOPs versions and version control history is logged appropriately.
• Serve as the supervisor of clinical research site personnel.
• Serve as a liaison between external research partners.
• Coordinate with the program manager and regulatory staff to prepare progress reports for sponsors and track various aspects of the program related to research administration (i.e., personnel management, development, and project budgets, etc.).
• May include budgetary responsibilities such as planning and forecasting research project spendings.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
• Direct supervision: direct authority to make decisions pertaining to reporting employee's assigned tasks, workload, and disciplinary action.
• This position will also involve employee recruitment and hiring, with input from study sponsor technical scientific leads.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field. Minimum of 9-10 years experience required. Or Master's Degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field. Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience in the human subjects study designs, conduct and analytics.
• Knowledge of federal and local DC VA medical center's regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects research.
• Familiarity with computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Qualtrics, Redcap, and R or Python.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for study progress report and summarize findings.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to establish and prioritize study goals.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
• Ability to obtain a Without Compensation (WOC) appointment with the DC VA Medical Center.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$99,700. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.