Project Manager – NCCT CTMC Informatics

Department:

85126 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Office of Informatics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position will be part of a team that manages projects and tasks that provide informatics expertise including data discovery, extraction, analysis, and management; and will report to the Associate Director who oversees the team of Project Managers in the CTMC.  This position will also work with Investigators, Clinical Trial Staff, Industry Sponsors, and Database Programmers to query and extract data in support of clinical trial startup, from site and study feasibility, through patient recruitment and data collection, to follow-up metrics and process assessment.  Project management responsibilities address the tasks, goals, and priorities set by the NCCT Leadership Team.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Process data feasibility and extraction requests, bridging data programmers and research faculty  

• Maintaining metrics on data extraction requests and providing frequent updates to requesters  

• Providing guidance to local researchers on tools, usage, and capabilities, both in individual consultations and in presentations  

• Collaborate with faculty, team leads, and coworkers to anticipate, define, and satisfy research data needs   

• Document project goals and objectives; create and adhere to project timelines and budgets  

• Manage the project communication, the resource plans and processes, and clearly record and follow up on project action items  

• Monitor progress towards project goals and report on any deviance from the project plan   

• Meet regularly with NCCT and informatics leadership and generate regular reports to keep them up to date  

• Maintain documentation resources, collaborating with technical staff on data dictionary content 

• Performs other related duties as needed 

 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 

• Project management skills including project planning, scheduling, scoping, forecasting, tracking, reporting, resource management, time management, and task management 

• Superior oral and written communication skills to guide project teams and coordinate effectively with stakeholders and researchers 

• Developed organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Problem-solving, analytical, computer, and technical skills a plus 

• Familiarity and experience with Agile or a similar project management methodology  

• Familiarity with medical data, standards, and terminology a plus  

• Familiarity with the clinical trial lifecycle a plus 

  

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's degree related to project management and evaluation, such as Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology, or Sociology and four years of relevant administrative and medical experience in research projects or other health-related activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years' experience in a supervisory capacity. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIO