Research Program Administrator

SUMMARY

Reports to the Research Center Manager. The Research Program Administrator coordinates and facilitates the program objectives of all federally funded clinical research projects and other pharmaceutical and foundation supported studies within established short and long-term goals. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the research related projects within the department
• Administering programs and day-to-day research operations including grant management, grant preparation financial activities, regulatory affairs, program and protocol development, quality assurance and data management
• Establishing systems and procedures for smooth coordination of the research activities
• Supporting the academic mission of the Emergency Medicine Department of Research

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists investigators with development, design, and data management specifics of research studies. Coordinates the research activities of the work group and collaborates on projects within the department. The Research Program Administrator ensures compliance in the regulatory aspects of the research activities. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting research investigators in budgeting and managing financial accounts effectively within the guidelines and policies established by the Hospital as well as sponsoring agencies
• Resolving problems as required
• Creating and maintaining an effective, productive grants management team through collaborative measures
• Monitoring the research through internal audits and by working with the resources of the Brown University Health, Office of Grants and Contracts to ensure adherence to protocols and procedures, sufficient productivity, efficiency, and alignment with other relevant programs
• Developing and maintaining complete records of protocol approval status and annual reviews
• Coordinating all required submissions related to protocol, physicians, and procedures to the Research Projections Office, Office of Research Administration (RPO)
• Monitoring all studies in area of responsibility to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and federal regulations, including documentation and consenting procedures
• Developing and maintaining accurate fiscal reports on status of research activities and distributing to research investigators and research leadership as requested
• Assisting in timely completion of institutional and funding agency reports, forecasting and reviewing financial status of grant monies with investigators, ensuring timely submission of information necessary to comply with hospital, state, federal, and funding institutions’ regulations
• Supporting department mentorship programs and professional development including strategic planning in service to the department mission
• Participating in coordination and oversight of activities, projects, and initiatives that serve the needs of training, educating, and career development for faculty and center staff
• Supervising the Department Grants and Contracts team including hiring, training, and coordination of work assignments
• Conducting performance reviews for team and monitoring adherence to protocol and procedures as appropriate
• Reviewing and approving time and attendance entries for staff
• Meeting on a regular basis with departmental management as needed
• Maintaining and enhancing professional expertise through appropriate educational opportunities and literature
• Performing other related duties as necessary

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• Master’s Degree in public or hospital administration or biomedical sciences is required
• The Research Administrator must have experience in working with the subject population
• The Research Administrator must have demonstrative knowledge of Federal regulations pertaining to clinical research using human subjects, especially in vulnerable populations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Master’s Degree in public or hospital administration or biomedical sciences is required. The incumbent will have at least six years of experience in the required field, with three or more progressively more years of responsible experience, depending on the size and complexity of the program(s). Experience should demonstrate leadership and training skills, knowledge of research regulations, and the ability to work with collaborative groups.

EXPERIENCE: The incumbent will have at least six years of experience in the required field, with three or more progressively more years of responsible experience, depending on the size and complexity of the program(s). Experience should demonstrate leadership and training skills, knowledge of research regulations, and the ability to work with collaborative groups.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervisory responsibilities for up to 10 FTEs.

PAY RANGE

$67,724.80 - $111,716.80

LOCATION

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

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