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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Research Division has an amazing opportunity for a Research Division Project Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
The Research Division supports ObGyn staff, faculty and trainees to develop and execute high-quality research to improve the reproductive health and lives of all people. The Division provides administrative, technical, and programmatic support for 30+ investigators. The Department of ObGyn and the Research Division are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community
(see https://obgyn.uw.edu/diversity/diversity). We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment.

The Research Division Project Manager is responsible for managing significant aspects of research programs in ObGyn and providing research coordination support to other investigators as needed. This position reports to the Associate Director of Research Operations.

POSITION COMPLEXITIES
This position manages many different projects and teams spanning multiple investigators, sites, clinical disciplines, and funding sources.

The Research Division Project Manager will manage multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressures and changing priorities; apply critical thinking and sound judgment in managing complex work; and take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges. Collaboration is essential, and a successful candidate will possess the emotional intelligence to build and foster constructive working relationships through open communication, accountability, empathy, and respect.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pregnancy Related Care Research Network

Conduct on-going recruitment and consenting of women’s healthcare professionals for participation in PRCRN survey panels

Design survey instruments, consent forms, and study protocols

Manage, clean, and update survey panels in REDCap

Program and deploy REDCap surveys

Manage all aspects of human subjects approvals for the network; advise new collaborators on human subjects requirements

Disseminate PRCRN updates and results to communities of interest via the website, newsletter, publications, and other venues

Draft scientific aspects of yearly and interim grant progress reports

Provide survey design technical expertise to Principal Investigators

Serve as PI delegate for budget reconciliation, ordering, and oversee grant spending in accordance with sponsor guidelines

Manuscript, abstract and poster presentation preparation

Analyze survey results using statistical methods

Prepare scientific content for PRCRN-related grants, and PRCRN grant renewal application

Research Project Administration and Management

Draft IRB applications, modifications, and closure/renewals

Design survey instruments, consent forms, and study protocols

Consult on human subject’s design, study timeline, and recruitment

Support routing agreements including Data Use Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Confidentiality Agreements

Design and deploy REDCap surveys and databases

Data entry in REDCap

Manuscript and abstract preparation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Public Health or related field

1 year of job-related experience

Experience managing academic training programs and/or research projects.

Practical knowledge of compliance requirements of research funding agencies, human subjects boards (IRB), and other regulatory agencies

Knowledge of K12 grant mechanism

Knowledge of women’s reproductive health

History of success in building positive working relationships—rooted in respect and trust—with physicians, colleagues, direct & indirect reports, clinic staff, and patients; demonstrated ability to adapt to, and work collaboratively with, people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and roles within an organization

Significant experience managing multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressures and changing priorities

Superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and experience creating and using project tracking systems

Demonstrated ability to pro-actively solve problems and take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges; comfortable with ambiguity; and able to work with limited direction/supervision

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presenting to professional audiences

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and adeptness at learning new software

Proficiency in R or STATA

Proficiency in REDCap and survey and/or database design

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-investigator team management experience

Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.