Full job description Department Overview: The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine provides expert diagnosis and care of patients with lung diseases and allergies in our Pulmonary and Allergy clinics, and of critically ill patients in our Intensive Care Unit. Our clinical interests include all areas of lung disease, allergy, and critical illness. In addition to our commitment to outstanding clinical care, we are also proud of our research programs from basic science research to clinical trials. Our educational mission includes teaching on many levels, including but not limited to our two fellowship programs in Pulmonary Critical Care and Critical Care Medicine. More information is available on our website:
Function/Duties of Position: The research project manager (research program manager) is a highly organized and motivated clinical research professional who directs research operations and administrative efforts of the PRISM [ P ulmonary and C ri tical Care and S leep M edicine] research team under Principal Investigator Dr. Akram Khan. The position partners with Dr. Khan to manage and develop the program's focus on pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine research across the OHSU community and external partners. The research project manager is responsible for establishing and formalizing relationships with regional and national collaborators. The position supervises work on multiple ongoing studies related to Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, as well as assisting with management of research grants and contracts. The position will manage a research group of study coordinators, volunteers, and student workers, including interviewing candidates, onboarding and training new staff, leading group meetings, and coordinating research efforts at other project sites. The research project manager will be responsible for regulatory supervision and ensuring high quality data collection. The research project manager will perform data analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods. The research project manager will assist with submitting grant applications to federal, industry, and foundation sponsors, with responsibility for budget development and negotiation, collaborating on proposal development, and specific application requirements. The research project manager will manage awarded funding, ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor-specific policies.
The PRISM lab conducts clinical trials involving COVID-19 and other critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit or other parts of the hospital to help improve clinical outcomes. The research project manager is an active participant in all aspects of the clinical trials, including patient enrollment and COVID sample processing, as needed to train and supervise the coordinators and student workers. The position requires infrequent but direct contact with COVID-19 patients, and blood samples with COVID-19 and other pathogens, using CDC approved personal protective equipment. Due to the nature of the clinical trials, research personnel may need help from the research project manager on nights, holidays, and weekends.
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills for independent problem solving, and an ethical approach to science and human subjects research, are needed to achieve scientific and administrative objectives.
The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine provides expert diagnosis and care of patients with lung diseases and allergies in our Pulmonary and Allergy clinics, and of critically ill patients in our Intensive Care Unit.
Required Qualifications: Masters degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant work experience, OR equivalent combination of Bachelor's in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience. Clinical research experience; experience managing research staff; experience with data collection, management, and analysis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and complete projects independently or lead a team.
Excellent communication, both written and verbal with fluency in English. Strong computer skills and advanced MS Office skills.
Ability to navigate research site visits with industry sponsors, in-depth knowledge of budget development and clinical trial review.
Knowledge of institutional review board (IRB) processes for submitting, modifying, terminating and continuing review of human protocols.
Understanding of best practices for clinical research, including research ethics.
Project management skills, including use of management/organizational technology.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in biomedical sciences; coursework in biomedical and/or human subjects research, biostatistics Experience managing federal and industry funding; experience managing multiple simultaneous research studies; specific experience in pulmonary/critical care research Working knowledge of FDA IDE/IND submission process, eCRIS, and experience with REDCap.
Familiarity with electronic medical records (preferably EPIC), chart review and medical terminology.
HR-related competencies including screening, interviewing, and onboarding research staff.
Bilingual (Spanish)
SoCRA or equivalent; Basic Life Support certification; Biosafety Lab 2+ experience All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or .
