Program Manager
Partner's Healthcare

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary
The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to co-develop and implement a highly innovative collaborative clinical trial network in historically under-represented regions. In collaboration with partner sites and institutions across the globe, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, this initiative will establish a locally-led trial network to lead science that will address research priorities for people in historically under-represented communities.

The Project Manager will play a key role in developing, organizing, and implementing the clinical trials network. This will include co-development of network governance structures with MGH and international investigators, establishing trial site regulatory standards, organization of network activities, developing milestones and deliverable plans, identifying and addressing administrative challenges, co-writing funding applications to support network activities, and maintaining smooth and efficient operations.

MPEC is a research center at MGH that informs health policy and transforms the care of underserved populations worldwide through clinically-focused cost effectiveness, epidemiologic, and implementation research. MPEC is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated personnel from diverse backgrounds who exemplify professionalism, respect, and integrity in their work.

Qualifications

MPEC is unified by several core values:

• Humility and mutual respect in our collaborations with external partners
• Equity - as a common objective both as an organization and in our work
• Prioritization of collective success through a culture of sharing
• Mentorship - to develop the next generation of investigators and leaders
• Recognition of all team members as contributors
• Balance in work and life - recognizing the tremendous value in both
• A can-do and creative attitude in all that we do

Interested candidates should apply via www.massgeneral.org/careers .

**When applying, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.**

For more information regarding our group, please visit https://www.massgeneral.org/medicine/mpec .

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

Project Management Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with project directors and monthly with site partners
• At the initiative's outset, participate in the development of governance structures, establish project goals, deliverables, tasks, and timelines
• Throughout project duration, plan, track, and report on project tasks, deliverables, milestones, responsible parties, timelines, etc.
• Proactively take steps to help others move forward, whether it is planning project-specific meetings, getting people to make decisions, bringing in additional resources, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between team members at various US and international collaborative research sites
• Analyze, summarize , and present initiative results to project teams and external stakeholders

Regulatory/compliance responsibilities

• Assist in the development and assessment of clinical trial site research standards for the network in collaboration with clinical trial practitioners
• Support training of clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with network standards to include research integrity, documentation, and data management with subject-matter experts
• Assist with the preparation of Data Use Agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, and related documents regarding the protection of human subjects

Development responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and support grant writing at MGH and partner sites
• Prepare and update professional reports, talks, and communications for internal and external purposes
• Co-organize initiative meetings and events

Job qualifications required:

• 5+ years of experience in an academic, clinical research, or related setting
• Master's degree in public health, public policy, management, or related field
• Rigorous academic and professional background including international work experience.
• Experience in clinical trial design and global experience is a must.

Job qualifications preferred:

• Experience with writing grants and submitting funding applications are desirable.
• Experience with graphic design and communications materials development is desirable.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Technical skills

• Experience with clinical trials management and administration
• Experience with research regulation and oversight (eg human subjects research, GCP, FDA, clinicltrials.gov)
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Gets Results/Takes Initiative

• High personal work standards, sense of urgency about results, intellectual curiosity, and a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, and imagine alternatives, meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity, even in ambiguous situations with limited direction
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints

Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Build collaborative relationships both inside and outside the group.
• Ability to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholders
• Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, including with international stakeholders
• Skilled in working with teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on need.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

50 Staniford Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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