Manager, Research Projects- Winship Cancer Institute

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About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgias only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching developing teaching and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent detect diagnose treat and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patients needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of is Where Science Becomes Hope. For more information visit .

Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Manager Research Projects position. Position details are as follows:

This position will manage the Winship Education and Training team and activities under oversight of the Winship AD of Education and Training. Responsibilities include management of Winship priority programs including but not limited to Winship summer programming CME management and activities coordination of related lecture series ACS grants and related activities K12 program support faculty development and onboarding support of the Winship grant review process nominations committee and postdoctoral fellows programming. This manager will be required to implement tracking of Winship trainees to be reported as part of the Winship CCSG and will lead database management and reporting of trainee outcomes. Successful candidates will have research administration experience particularly with academic training programs and be able to assume responsibility for coordination of large complex projects including development and management of overall research project timelines procedures and tracking system preparation of grant documentation and progress reports in accordance with federal rules and regulations coordination of pilot project application cycles coordination and participation in project meetings conference calls retreats and training sessions monitor and develop budgets andcontinuations. This candidate will closely interact with research development team members to establish and share best practices. This position will also assist with additional related researchadministration and development support activities as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing complex research projects.
• Using an advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques assists in the planning and development of survey instruments guidelines and procedures to collect required data.
• Coordinates various aspects of the study.
• Drafts and may edit text for studies.
• Analyzes data identifies data discrepancies and researches and identifies causes.
• May perform statistical analysis of numerical data.
• Actively contributes to the development of research protocols.
• Determines how research methodologies or tools must be modified.
• Ensures that study data and systems are maintained and accurately documented.
• Analyzes data and develops reports to assess or monitor study performance and treatment results; may develop associated operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• May oversee regulatory compliance efforts.
• May develop and submit grant proposals and advise principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
• May monitor expenses and receipts for active protocols.
• Coordinates and conducts special meetings and presentations.
• Coordinates computer support for ancillary studies conducted at off-site locations.
• Collaborates on reports and papers.
• Assists in the preparation of tables and graphs for publication and presentation.
• May design and develop databases related to specific programs at the request of supervisor and/or Principal Investigator.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A masters degree in public health epidemiology biostatistics sociology and psychology or related discipline and two years of professional level research experience OR an equivalent combination of experience education and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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