Houston Methodist · 4 hours ago
Research Program Project Manager - Community Outreach Engagement
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Research Program Project Manager to coordinate research initiatives and manage collaborations between clinical and research teams. The role involves strategic planning, maintaining communication, and managing resources for various program projects.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Coordinates face-to-face discussions between collaborators to encourage effective transfer of ideas and records. Develops and maintains positive working relationships to ensure that collaborators are informed of modifications, updates, and improvements to projects in a timely manner
Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management. Communicates results clearly and concisely and provides progress reports in an organized, consistent manner
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability
Coordinates with CMP staff for the emerging GLP device studies
Assists in the preparation and coordination of business development materials and activities for the program. Supports ongoing outreach, pilot programs and project management activities of the department’s major projects/grants. Assists in writing SOP’s and other regulatory requirement documentation
Maintains and provides in-services for the HM Faculty Start-Up Guide
Provides careful coordination with internal ancillary offices such as technology transfer, legal, grants and contracts, and business practices
Maintains organized records of successful collaborative projects and participants for all disciplines related to the department/project to be readily available to leadership as well as reporting purposes
Coordinates all elements required to translate pre-clinical safety studies (DLP–Good Laboratory Practices) in support of promising medical devices
Understands project objectives, information and ideas presented and delineates plans to achieve deliverables in a specific measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely manner to assist the program and its project goals
Manages and maintains project-relevant information and documentation needed from project conception to completion as well as maintaining regulatory and milestone (financial) records as required for each study
Coordinates with necessary ancillary offices (grants and contracts, legal, IACUC, radiation safety, MITIE, academic departments, etc.) for the financial and regulatory needs of each study
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed
Develops an inventory of support mechanisms through collaborations and service agreements that may be required for faculty startups such as: “elevator pitches”, market analysis, accounting, IT, incubator space
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Three years of experience in a health center (academic or clinical)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to conduct effective presentations
Ability to establish and maintain positive Sponsor, project team member and internal relationships
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Advanced spreadsheet skills (i.e., creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and managing large data sets). Strong word-processing and presentation software skills
Strong project and time management skills
Exhibits resourcefulness, independent action and judgment that are position appropriate
Evaluates, selects, and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives
Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing demands
Preferred
Master of Public Health (MPH) preferred
Ability to support COE-led research initiatives and manage both internal and public-facing
Demonstrated expertise in biostatistics and advanced analytical techniques
Hands-on experience with R, STATA, SAS, and Power BI for data analysis and visualization
Proven ability to manage large-scale datasets including data cleaning, validation, and quality control
Proficiency in REDCap and ArcGIS for data capture and spatial analysis
Experience with scientific writing including preparation of abstracts, reports, and manuscripts
Familiarity with human subjects research regulations, IRB submission processes, and HIPAA compliance
Experience with project management tools and practices to coordinate deliverables across multiple teams
Ability to manage grant-related reporting, budget tracking, and documentation for funder compliance
Experience designing evaluation frameworks to assess project outcomes and support continuous improvement
Master's or terminal degree preferred
Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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