Department: 85296 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - WF Clinical Trial Methods Center of Excellence
Status: Full time
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; it will report to the Associate Director who oversees the team of Project Managers in the CTMC. The role works with investigators, clinical trial staff, industry sponsors and database programmers to query and extract data in support of clinical trial startup, site and study feasibility, patient recruitment, data collection and follow‑up metrics. 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, resource plans and processes, and clearly record and follow up on project action items
Monitor progress toward project goals and report on any deviance 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
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.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35 per hour
Benefits eligible: Yes. Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability), flexible spending accounts, family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave), defined contribution retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance program and other wellness programs.