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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center (CPFRC), located within the Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager with clinical research experience. This position will oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of new and ongoing sponsored clinical research projects. This role is responsible for a portfolio of clinical studies utilizing a combination of remote clinical trial technologies, digital health modalities, remote and wearable capture, mechanistic measures such as neuroimaging, and national network studies utilizing EHR-supported informatics. The project manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of each clinical study including but not limited to recruitment, screening, enrolling, consenting and collecting data from research subjects. The ideal candidate for this position is able to function independently with limited supervision after a period of on-boarding.

The project work involves grant and study administration, including working closely with study PIs and other research team members to facilitate all pre-award, study startup, study conduct, and close out administrative details. The project manager will execute the project according to plan and appropriately manage the project team, task allocations and time commitments. The position also involves supervising staff involved in the conduct of the studies ? this includes training, certification (when needed), and oversight of data collection and secure storage/curation.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and facilitating the conduct of a portfolio of technologically-enabled clinical studies. This includes study management, all administrative tasks, and working with the study PI and team. 
• Monitoring the progress of the projects and making adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the projects.  Identifying and implementing solutions to ensure completion of study milestones (e.g., enrollment goals, follow-up assessments)
• Conducting project team meetings and review the quality of the work completed by the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.   
• Overseeing participant recruitment, enrollment, and screening for the portfolio
• When needed, train study staff in the protocol and methods associated with specific studies
• Assisting in preparing IRB submissions, annual reports, and conference or scientific paper submissions
• Working with faculty at the pre-award stage to create project work plans and design properly budgeted and feasible studies for the center. This includes administrative support in grant preparation and interfacing with Departmental Grant administrators. 

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary 
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated positive work ethic.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures pertaining to research.
• Proficiency in research management software including reference management and file sharing software (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive), communication and meeting management (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack); and presentation software (e.g., Canva, etc.) 
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced changes.
• Two (2) or more years of experience conducting clinical trials among Veterans.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with project management on clinical trials with cannabinoids or other controlled substances 
• Partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an academic enterprise 
• Experience with Safety Monitoring Boards. 
• Experience with integrating Fitbits or other health wearables into clinical trials
• Expertise in developing electronic data collection databases, including MyDataHelps, REDCap, and Qualtrics
• Expertise with using Epic in clinical research 

Level Specific Requirements:

Senior: 

• Five (5) or more years of progressive project management 
• Five (5) or more years of experience of project management on clinical trials
• Five (5) or more years of multi-site clinical trial management

Intermediate:

• Three (3) or more years of progressive project management 
• Three (3) or more years of experience of project management on clinical trials
• Three (3) or more years of multi-site clinical trial management

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.