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Research Project Manager

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
149 13th Street (Show on map)
May 07, 2026
Summary Responsible for the management of multiple clinical research studies and the direct hiring and supervision of Clinical Research Coordinators. Serves as the key liaison with the sponsor, IRB, core laboratories, site P.I.'s, as well as all levels of study staff. Will also coordinate trial initiation, patient recruitment, and expedite project approval and study start-up time. Responsibilities also include participation in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for the projects, developing advertising strategies to support recruitment activities, oversee budget management and subcontracts with associated institutions. Essential Functions: -Supervises operations of all study staff. -Writes operations manuals. -Participates in the formulation of policies and procedures for the study. -Prepares Case Report Forms. -Coordinates multi-center trials with NIH, FDA and Private foundations. -Reports study progress at investigators' meetings. Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience Research Related Experience 5-7 years required and Supervisory Experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to make independent effective decisions. - Strong organizational and communication Skills. - Ability to effectively supervise and train Staff. - Strong database management and computer skills. - Demonstrated analytical skills to problem solve effectively. - Must possess strong budget management skills. A full-time Project Manager position is available at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), under the supervision of Dr. Anastasia Yendiki. The project manager will join the investigative team of the center for Large-Scale Imaging of Neural Circuits (LINC) (https://connects.mgh.harvard.edu), a multi-site consortium that is part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (CONNECTS) program (https://www.ninds.nih.gov/news-events/highlights-announcements/nih-brain-initiative-launches-projects-develop-innovative-technologies-map-brain-incredible-detail). The goal of this program is to produce first-ever maps of brain connections across scales, by combining innovative imaging technologies and machine learning. The project manager will interface between the LINC team at MGH and academic partner institutions across the CONNECTS network, to coordinate the activities of a multi-site consortium and ensure the timely and successful implementation of its data acquisition and analysis goals. The position offers the opportunity to join a fast-paced research environment at the cutting edge of neuroimaging method development, to work closely with researchers from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g., engineering, computer science, neuroscience, neuroanatomy), and to participate in publications. The position involves working in a computer lab and in imaging facilities with fixed post mortem brains. Flexibility to oversee data acquisition on evenings or weekends, depending on scheduling constraints of the respective imaging facilities, is required. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.