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Houston Methodist · 3 days ago

Research Program Project Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization seeking a Research Program Project Manager to lead various projects within their corporate structure. The role involves coordinating discussions among collaborators, managing project documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering positive relationships across teams.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinates face-to-face discussions between collaborators to encourage effective transfer of ideas and records. Develops and maintains positive working relationships to ensure that collaborators are informed of modifications, updates, and improvements to projects in a timely manner

Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management. Communicates results clearly and concisely and provides progress reports in an organized, consistent manner

Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability

Coordinates with CMP staff for the emerging GLP device studies

Assists in the preparation and coordination of business development materials and activities for the program. Supports ongoing outreach, pilot programs and project management activities of the department’s major projects/grants. Assists in writing SOP’s and other regulatory requirement documentation

Maintains and provides in-services for the HM Faculty Start-Up Guide

Provides careful coordination with internal ancillary offices such as technology transfer, legal, grants and contracts, and business practices

Maintains organized records of successful collaborative projects and participants for all disciplines related to the department/project to be readily available to leadership as well as reporting purposes

Coordinates all elements required to translate pre-clinical safety studies (DLP–Good Laboratory Practices) in support of promising medical devices

Understands project objectives, information and ideas presented and delineates plans to achieve deliverables in a specific measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely manner to assist the program and its project goals

Manages and maintains project-relevant information and documentation needed from project conception to completion as well as maintaining regulatory and milestone (financial) records as required for each study

Coordinates with necessary ancillary offices (grants and contracts, legal, IACUC, radiation safety, MITIE, academic departments, etc.) for the financial and regulatory needs of each study

Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed

Develops an inventory of support mechanisms through collaborations and service agreements that may be required for faculty startups such as: “elevator pitches”, market analysis, accounting, IT, incubator space

Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis

Qualification

PMPProject managementAnalytical skillsSpreadsheet proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree

Three years of experience in a health center (academic or clinical)

Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to conduct effective presentations

Ability to establish and maintain positive Sponsor, project team member and internal relationships

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Advanced spreadsheet skills (i.e., creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and managing large data sets). Strong word-processing and presentation software skills

Strong project and time management skills

Exhibits resourcefulness, independent action and judgment that are position appropriate

Evaluates, selects, and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives

Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing demands

Preferred

Master's or terminal degree

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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