Infectious Diseases Project Manager

Position Summary
Flexible work arrangements including virtual/hybrid work locations are an integral part of the School of Medicines Working Forward initiative. As such this positions work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the units business needs. The UNC Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is seeking a highly motivated Research Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of clinical research initiatives focused on human subjects research and improving pediatric infectious disease outcomes. Reporting to the Program Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship this role will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on coordination across the full lifecycle of clinical research studies including planning execution and dissemination. The position is responsible for overseeing daily research operations ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements managing IRB submissions and documentation supporting protocol development and coordinating efforts among faculty research staff trainees and external collaborators. Additional responsibilities include overseeing data management and analysis contributing to scholarly publications and presentations fostering a collaborative research environment through mentorship and partnership and identifying opportunities to enhance processes and strengthen the Divisions research infrastructure.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Candidate must be able to communicate effectively (written and spoken) in English as well as in French with diverse audiences as well as build relationships with a variety of constituents (e.g. research PIs study subjects regulatory personnel clinical and administrative staff). Fluency in French (spoken and written) is required for communication with research teams in Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC ). Candidate must demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and exhibit proven research management abilities with an understanding of the culture policies and procedures relevant to academic research programs. Must have significant knowledge and experience with academic research including funding mechanisms and opportunities identifying research study needs proposal development regulatory and IRB compliance policies and methods of presentation of research results. Must have familiarity with academic research structures preferably the organization of the UNC School of Medicine Must have demonstrated relationship-building skills. Must have strong attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively. Candidate must be able to work simultaneously on several activities and handle multiple demands with efficiency and professionalism. Must be willing and able to travel to DRC and other locations for research activities and dissemination.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience leading research projects is preferred as well as knowledge and experience working in an academic medical institution. Experience conducting data analysis and management is strongly preferred.