Clinical Research Manager I

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Manager I to support the research portfolio of the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This is the first of three Clinical Research Manager positions. This position is distinguished by troubleshooting standard operating procedures, dealing with moderately complex problems, and working with higher level managers to deliver solutions.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians of military-connected individuals. CDP currently provides training in Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cogntive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Suicide Prevention, CBT for Insomnia, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and military culture, among others. CDP's research includes the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies; behavioral health services research; and patient focused research on mental health disorders such as PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, moral injury, and suicide prevention. The CDP research program utilizes community-based participatory research principles to guide the research design, methodology, and interpretation and implications of results. CDP's research team supports a portfolio of nearly $15 million in FY25.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Manage key program elements, including but not limited to ensuring program objectives and key results and project goals and milestones are reached in a timely manner; managing and overseeing day-to-day clinical research activities and available resources under the direction of the principal investigator; developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), process and workflow improvements, quality checking routines, and quality assurance reviews; and identify project interdependencies, aligning schedules, resources, and efforts where appropriate. Implement initiatives to enhance data quality, recruitment, and priorities to include identifying areas of improvements for team procedures and study methodologies and developing recommendations to address.
• Under the direction of the principal investigator, ensure regulatory integrity of protocols through the accurate and timely preparation and submission of documents and reports to the sponsor, IRB, and other oversight bodies in accordance with federal regulations, sponsor SOPs, and institutional policies. Ensure program compliance with appropriate rules and regulations and review projects for revisions, amendments, and/or other changes as necessary to maintain compliance. Ensure research funds and resources are utilized appropriately to include identifying cost saving alternatives. Coordinate, prepare for and respond to routine oversight body visits and audits.
• Maintain detailed documentation, and ensure documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Track activities; provide written and verbal updates; generate reports; and provide content or presentations for continuing reviews, briefings, presentations, and updates.
• Coordinate with principal investigator and program managers to prepare grant/funding applications; manage project budgets; develop contracts with vendors and subawardees; and initiate, monitor, and maintain execution of associated agreements such as data sharing agreements and CRADAs.
• Coordinates the execution of clinical research proposals, coordination of the proposal submission and scientific/ethical review processes, management of protocol development activities, oversight, and guidance of protocol execution activities at clinical sites, and ensuring project completion and final product development (e.g., presentation and/or publication, recommendations for changes in clinical practice, provision of pivotal data for product licensure, etc.).
• Support the Center's ongoing research efforts, including but not limited to conducting literature reviews; assisting with the preparation of scholarly works and grant proposals; contributing to data collection; and creating, organizing, cataloging, and maintaining data files to ensure consistency and accuracy for all data.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise internal clinical research staff and provide team members with assignments, priorities, and SMART goals. Assess and promote competency and proficiency for team members and trainees, such as graduate students and fellows, as needed. Investigate issues and provide tailored training, support, and mentorship to team members. Develop and execute corrective action plans, prepare incident reports and perform root cause assessments.
• Assigned Lead: Supervise and mentor staff and may recommend the following: employee hiring and disciplinary action; provide input on employee performance evaluations; contribute to training of research staff; support team development.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required in Biology, Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Or

• Master's Degree required in Biology, Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies, to include those specific to the Department of Defense and individual military branches, pertinent to research involving human subjects and military participants.
• Knowledge of clinical research procedures and methodologies.
• Proficiency in computer systems (PCs including MS Word and PowerPoint, Google Suite) and data management tools (e.g., MS Excel, SPSS) for research purposes
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex protocols to participants and staff clearly and concisely, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to establish goals and agendas, develop and maintain project timelines, and create project reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust investigation.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $64,200-$88,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.