Research Project Manager

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Research Project Manager to join the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) supporting the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD). This position is a full time contract opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington, D.C. 

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. 

Reporting to the Lead Research Project Manager, MAPRI, the Research Project Manager will manage the planning, coordination, and execution of research activities and related administrative and operational efforts for the Vaccine Safety Datalink, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-led collaboration focused on vaccine safety surveillance and epidemiological research. In this role, you will coordinate research activities in accordance with study protocols, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and other regulatory requirements.  

This is a 100% grant-funded contract position contingent upon federal grant funding. If federal grant funding is eliminated, the position may also be eliminated. 

 You can expect to: 

• Manage a portfolio of research studies by developing and maintaining tracking systems to ensure project timelines, goals, and deliverables are met.  

• Participate in research protocol development, implementation, and interpretation in partnership with scientists, physician researchers, and other research staff. 

• Monitor project budgets and expenditures for financial compliance and collaborate with administrative teams to address budget-related issues. 

• Facilitate communication among internal study teams, external research partners, and project funders through working groups, meetings, and conference calls. 

• Collaborate with grants and contracts teams to develop, review, and manage research agreements, including contracts, subawards, and Data Use Agreements (DUAs). 

• Monitor data collection, data quality audits, regulatory compliance, and other study activities to support timely and accurate project execution. 

• Assist with IRB applications and continuing review requirements to ensure compliance with human subjects research requirements. 

• Coordinate research tasks and activities across analysts, investigators, clinical staff, administrative teams, and other stakeholders. 

• Develop project schedules and deadlines, identify potential issues or deviations, and recommend or implement solutions in partnership with investigators and project leadership. 

• Support manuscripts, abstracts, posters, quarterly progress reports, and other research deliverables for funders and scientific conferences. 

• Participate in multi-site working groups and meetings and travel with the study team to annual funder meetings as needed.  

What is required: 

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Hospital/Healthcare Administration, or a related field, with at least two years of project management experience in a research environment preferred. 
• Experience with Institutional Review Board submissions, Data Use Agreement execution, study protocols, and regulatory compliance. 
• Proficiency with Tableau, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including analysts, physician researchers, and administrative staff. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. 
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, and consulting skills. 
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.  
• Must be able to commute to Washington D.C., on an as needed basis.  
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. 
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Background knowledge of vaccine safety research. 
• Experience working with federal agencies and multi-site collaborative research teams. 
• Experience collecting and managing data in REDCap. 
• Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data 

Competitive Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation package 
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment  
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave 
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions 
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 
• Education reimbursement 

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $70,551 to $88,189, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package. 

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities and strives to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and are committed to practicing culturally competent healthcare. 

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.