Research Project Manager, Pediatrics

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

. Oversee and manage one or more domestic and/or international research studies under senior managers/directors and Principal Investigators .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing and managing research studies, including protocol design, implementation, and compliance with grant funding requirements. Proficient in coordinating study teams, patient recruitment, and managing research support staff.

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Research Study CoordinationProtocol Design and DevelopmentPatient Recruitment and Data ManagementBudget Monitoring and Compliance ReportingStaff Hiring and Supervision

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Hard Skills

Study Protocol DesignAssessment Instrument DevelopmentIRB ProtocolsData Use AgreementsBudget MonitoringGrant Application CoordinationPatient Data EntryQuestionnaire AdministrationResearch Study ImplementationManuscript Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeam ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervision

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

NIH ComplianceResearch StudiesGrant FundingPatient RecruitmentStudy Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage one or more domestic and/or international research studies under senior managers/directors and Principal Investigators
Oversee protocol design, study implementation, administrative operations, and tools supporting scientific objectives and business goals
Collaborate with study teams to design and develop study protocols, assessment instruments, IRB protocols, and Data Use Agreements
Schedule and coordinate study team meetings, communications, and documentation with internal team members, external collaborators, and study sites
Monitor ongoing study implementation
Assist with patient recruitment, schedule study visits, enter and update patient data, and administer questionnaires
Monitor project budgets and spending
Coordinate contracts with independent consultants and subcontractors
Coordinate new grant applications and ensure compliance with NIH and other grant-funding reporting requirements
Assist with manuscript and presentation preparation
Hire, train, supervise, and manage effort for research support staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and years of research experience)
Master's Degree plus 3 years of research experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years as a substitute
Ability to design and develop study protocols, assessment instruments, IRB protocols, and Data Use Agreements
Experience coordinating research studies and study teams
Ability to monitor study implementation
Ability to assist with patient recruitment and study visits
Ability to enter and update patient data and administer questionnaires
Experience monitoring project budgets and spending
Ability to coordinate contracts with independent consultants and subcontractors
Experience coordinating grant applications and compliance reporting to the NIH and other grant funding institutions
Ability to assist with manuscript and presentation preparation
Ability to hire, train, supervise, and manage research support staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Discretionary annual bonuses
Merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Resources to support employee and family well-being
Pharmacy benefits