Department: 85296 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - WF Clinical Trial Methods Center of Excellence
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
This position will be part of a team that manages projects and tasks that provide informatics expertise including data discovery, extraction, analysis, and management; and will report to the Associate Director. This position will also work with investigators, clinical trial staff, industry sponsors, and database programmers to query and extract data in support of clinical trial startup, site feasibility, patient recruitment, data collection, follow‑up metrics, and process assessment. Project management responsibilities address the tasks, goals, and priorities set by the NCCT Leadership Team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Process data feasibility and extraction requests, bridging data programmers and research faculty
Maintain metrics on data extraction requests and provide frequent updates to requesters
Provide guidance to local researchers on tools, usage, and capabilities, both in individual consultations and in presentations
Collaborate with faculty, team leads, and coworkers to anticipate, define, and satisfy research data needs
Document project goals and objectives; create and adhere to project timelines and budgets
Manage the project communication, plans, and processes, and clearly record and follow up on project action items
Monitor progress toward project goals and report on any deviation from the project plan
Meet regularly with NCCT and informatics leadership and generate regular reports to keep them up to date
Maintain documentation resources, collaborating with technical staff on data dictionary content
Perform other related duties as needed
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Project management skills including planning, scheduling, scoping, forecasting, tracking, reporting, resource management, time management, and task management
Superior oral and written communication skills to guide project teams and coordinate effectively with stakeholders and researchers
Developed organizational skills and attention to detail
Problem‑solving, analytical, computer, and technical skills a plus
Familiarity and experience with Agile or a similar project management methodology
Familiarity with medical data, standards, and terminology a plus
Familiarity with the clinical trial lifecycle a plus
Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's degree related to project management and evaluation, such as Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology, or Sociology and four years of relevant administrative and medical experience in research projects or other health‑related activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years' experience in a supervisory capacity.
Responsible for the successful implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives to support the clinical and academic missions of the Department of Internal Medicine. Works closely with the Department Chair, Vice Chairs, and Business Administrator to develop and disseminate communications about these programs to faculty, trainees, and administer the programs. Monitors project budgets, collects and analyzes data to evaluate effectiveness, assesses impact on critical endpoints, and develops reports summarizing program activities.