Project Director

The Geneva Foundation

. Fully implements the research study under the direction of the Principal Investigator .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeFort Bragg • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research management, including participant recruitment, data collection, and compliance with regulatory standards. Exhibits strong leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage staff and resources while ensuring project success.

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Research ManagementData Collection And AnalysisLeadership And Staff DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceBudget Oversight

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Hard Skills

Research Protocol ImplementationData AnalysisGrant Budget ManagementProject SchedulingStudy-Related Procedures

Soft Skills

Oral And Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailInnovative ThinkingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Non-ProfitHealthcareOSHAGLPGCPIACUCIRB

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fully implements the research study under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Recruits research participants
Conducts the research protocol
Manages data collection and analysis
Oversees the grant budget
Prepares interim and final progress reports
Monitors staffing, hiring, salary negotiations, and performance review processes
Conducts counseling and corrective action, including termination, with Human Resources and the Director
Directs multiple programmatic/study-related activities and ensures staff perform tasks within project scope
Plans and facilitates individual and team meetings
Ensures compliance with Foundation and site policies, procedures, and SOPs
Develops, manages, and mentors staff through training, guidance, feedback, reviews, and meetings
Supports development and documentation of policies, best-practice guidelines, and internal controls
Provides technical direction, supervision, and guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and governing regulations/laws
Provides day-to-day leadership enabling program success
Determines the research study project schedule
Supports allocation of appropriate resources
Oversees award administration and deliverables
Designs and implements research-study processes
Promotes research-participant safety and confidentiality
Adheres to OSHA, GLP, GCP, and infection-control procedures
Performs basic study-related procedures as required
Maintains a collaborative research environment among the Principal Investigator, site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization
Participates in data analysis and manuscript preparation, as applicable
Maintains an updated literature library related to the research topic
Maintains security and confidentiality of research records
Maintains and updates IACUC or IRB regulatory documentation and communications with sponsors and regulatory offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Advanced degree preferred
4-6 years of experience in research management preferred
4-6 years of non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
3-5 years of experience in planning, organizational, communications, and management skills
US Citizenship
Competence in oral and written communication
Organized, attentive to detail, and positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
Ability to execute the organization's vision in response to changing conditions
Strong leadership, innovative thinking, creative planning, and effective motivation skills
Flexibility with changing priorities and availability to interact with employees, clients, and sponsors of all levels
Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and manage multiple projects
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships
Intermediate-level computer skills, including Excel and other Microsoft Office software
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work schedule: 4 days in office and 1 day remote
Full-time position