Description

Department:

85296 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - WF Clinical Trial Methods Center of Excellence

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
$34.90 - $52.35

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 FUNCTIONS: 1. Assumes major responsibility for the successful and timely completion of tasks that comprise the development, implementation, and evaluation of the activities encompassed by a given program or initiative. 2. Develops and maintains timelines for the completion of tasks related to the implementation and evaluation of a given program or initiative and identify key milestones that would indicate successful implementation. 3. Translates planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks for project implementation and sets priorities for project implementation. 4. Designs and implements strategies for data collection to evaluate the impact of individual programs and initiatives, in collaboration with the Department Chair, Vice Chairs, Business Administrator, or other program champion. 5. Develops data collection forms, procedural manuals, and other documents required for project implementation and evaluation. 6. Prepares information material about individual programs and initiatives and prepares summary reports of program activities. 7. Ensures that all aspects of program implementation and evaluation are conducted with the highest professional standards and in accordance with state and federal regulations and guidelines, such as HIPAA. 8. Ensures that all requirements of the Medical School and the University comply with the program implementation and evaluation, including auditing requirements. 9. Represents programs and initiatives to key audiences, including Department of Internal Medicine trainees, staff, and faculty. 10. Oversees and monitors program budgets. 11. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Interfaces with a wide range of personnel within and outside the Department of Internal Medicine Requires the use of judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities Training and expertise in the application of quantitative evaluation methods WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well lit office environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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Responsible for the successful implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives to support the clinical and academic missions of the Department of Internal Medicine. Works closely with the Department Chair, Vice Chairs, and Business Administrator to develop and disseminate communications about these programs to faculty, trainees, and to administer the programs. Monitors project budgets, collects and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs in meeting key objectives, assesses the impact of the programs on important endpoints, and develops reports summarizing program activities.