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Description:

The University of Washington Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ObGyn) has an amazing opportunity for a Research Division Project Manager. The Research Division supports ObGyn staff, faculty and trainees to develop and execute high-quality research to improve the reproductive health and lives of all people. The Division provides administrative, technical, and programmatic support for 30+ investigators. 

The Research Division Project Manager is responsible for managing significant aspects of research programs in ObGyn and providing research coordination support to other investigators as needed. The Research Division Project Manager will manage multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressures and changing priorities; apply critical thinking and sound judgment in managing complex work; and take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges. Collaboration is essential, and a successful candidate will possess the emotional intelligence to build and foster constructive working relationships through open communication, accountability, empathy, and respect.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (see full job description for complete list of duties)

• Draft IRB applications, modifications, and closure/renewals
• Design survey instruments, consent forms, and study protocols
• Consult on human subject’s design, study timeline, and recruitment
• Support routing agreements including Data Use Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Confidentiality Agreements
• Design and deploy REDCap surveys and databases
• Data entry in REDCap
• Manuscript and abstract preparation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field
• 1 year of job-related experience
• Experience managing academic training programs and/or research projects.
• Practical knowledge of compliance requirements of research funding agencies, human subjects boards (IRB), and other regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of K12 grant mechanism
• Knowledge of women’s reproductive health
• History of success in building positive working relationships—rooted in respect and trust—with physicians, colleagues, direct & indirect reports, clinic staff, and patients; demonstrated ability to adapt to, and work collaboratively with, people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and roles within an organization
• Significant experience managing multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressures and changing priorities
• Superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and experience creating and using project tracking systems
• Demonstrated ability to pro-actively solve problems and take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges; comfortable with ambiguity; and able to work with limited direction/supervision
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presenting to professional audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and adeptness at learning new software
• Proficiency in R or STATA
• Proficiency in REDCap and survey and/or database design

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Multi-investigator team management experience
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application through UW Hires (https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=219622&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=obstetrics%20and%20gynecology&szReturnToSearch=1 ).