Research Project Manager

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Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

What Will you Do?

As a Research Project Manager at Pine Rest, you’ll conduct, monitor, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of assigned research projects, while actively contributing to the quality and improvement of the research program. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining research records, generating reports, recruiting participants, tracking research activities, and analyzing program activity. The Research Project Manager carries out clinical research involving human subjects, ensures compliance with study protocols, adheres to all regulatory requirements, and maintains participant safety, while identifying opportunities to enhance the processes and efficiency of clinical human research studies. This person also engages with industry partners to identify new research opportunities and promote Pine Rest’s clinical research capabilities. The Research Project Manager must demonstrate excellent customer service, strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages assigned human clinical research studies in psychology and psychiatry conducted at Pine Rest CMHS and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM), and in collaboration with academic leaders and industry partners as applicable.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities for the department to participate in industry-sponsored clinical studies, including outreach to potential sponsors and promoting the organization’s research capabilities.
• Supports evaluation and preparation of research studies for implementation including assessment of operational feasibility; of IRB documents; generation of data collection tools, case report forms; and attends study meetings.
• Works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) of each study to implement the study protocol and confer regularly with PI, study team, and Research Department leadership to ensure high quality implementation.
• Identifies and recruits eligible subjects, screens for eligibility, obtains informed consent, and enrolls participants per protocol.
• Manages and/or performs the daily study operations, including overseeing study visits, identification of adverse events, compiling, filing and reporting data.
• Ensures protocol-required assessments are completed for each study participant at designated research visits, including but not limited to physical exams, laboratory work, psychiatric and psychological assessments; with appropriate training and delegation, perform required research activities and procedures in accordance with the study protocol.
• Assists with the management of investigational product receipt, storage, dispensing, and accountability in accordance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Facilitates and/or performs biospecimen collection, processing, transport, and shipping in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and reviews study source documentation and regulatory binders, supporting monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory inspections as needed.
• Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies; keeps current with applicable regulations regarding research on human subjects.
• Facilitates processing and tracking of study-related invoices; collaborates with finance to verify appropriate allocation of costs to the correct study and budget.
• Promotes research and the Research Department throughout Pine Rest CMHS, and supports continuous enhancement of study processes and operational efficiency in clinical human research within the organization.
• Supports development and dissemination of research findings, including preparation and submission of manuscripts, abstracts, and related materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Project specific study team personnel and contractors.

What Does This Role Require?

• Bachelors required or Master’s degree (preferred) in public health, healthcare administration, project management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research, specifically human clinical trials are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful project management experience.
• Experience with mental health services is preferred.
• CITI Human Research Training Certificate and/or Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate is required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.