Research Project Manager

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Posted Job Title

Research Project Manager

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary

The Research Project Manager for parent-focused, LGBTQ+ adolescent health communication studies provide overall daily management of the research protocols led by the Principal Investigator and research team, including monitoring the milestones and implementation of research program activities. In this role, the Research Project Manager coordinates quality control and compliance requirements of the study protocols. This individual must have a very strong interest in family science/dynamics, adolescent LGBTQ+ health, as well as health equity. This is mostly an in-person, full-time role in Philadelphia M-F with occasional evening or weekends for community events or programming.

The incumbent will coordinate the implementation of several family-based health interventions tailored to the needs of parents supporting LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults. Study-specific tasks include: overall daily management of the research protocols in collaboration with the PI and multisite research teams; coordinate intervention development and implementation; coordinate clinical trial behavioral data collection; supervise intervention facilitators, coordinating training and ensuring compliance with study protocols and quality assurance processes; participate in data management and analysis; and draft project-related reports. The Project Manager will work in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites to coordinate daily operations of the project. The candidate will be involved in the implementation of all phases of the study from design to deliverables, will identify critical tasks and personnel required to complete projects successfully, and will monitor project status and ensure that tasks and deliverables are completed on time. Experience with family science, LGBTQ+ adolescent health, community engagement, LGBTQ+ health, HIV/STI testing and counseling, eHealth, and/or online recruitment is preferred but not required.

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