Project Manager - Clinical Research

About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title:
Project Manager - Clinical Research
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC ExD - Administration (Tiffany H Prather (00006471))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical ResearchProject Manager for the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center NIH (IDeA-CTR) grant, for the Administrative Core.
The Project Manager will assist with projects that include, but not limited to, administrative supplements, ancillary, multi-institutional, collaborative, and pilot projects. The Project Manager will support the LA CaTS Center Director and the leads of identified special projects to help with facilitation, efficiency, reporting of progress, and identifying barriers to ensure these projects stay on target. The ideal candidate should have strong project coordination skills and a background in research to track and manage particularly complex projects and NIH supplements from pre- to post-award, a basic understanding of the research process.
Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate project start-up/pre-award with administrative team (i.e. help with NIH forms, budgets, identifying key personnel, setting up team meetings, training, etc.).
• Manage awarded projects post award, including tracking project milestones and budgetary spending.
• Assist with administrative projects related to the operations and tracking of the overall LA CaTS grant as needed.
• Report project progress, both written and verbal.
• Report any issues and plan for corrective action with the project lead.
• Assist with regulatory/IRB submissions.
• Assist with NIH submissions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of one year of research experience as a study coordinator or research support staff.
• Familiarity with IRBs and research budgets.
• Proficient writing skills to produce and assist with various reports.
• Ability to multi-task between projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Highly organized and able to work both in a team environment & independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn other technical platforms and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager or coordinator for multi-site trials or NIH Center grants.
• Experience with obtaining IRB approval.
• Familiar with NIH guidelines, grant submissions and reporting requirements.
• Experience with developing budgets within NIH requirements.
• Experience utilizing and managing Endnote and SharePoint.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
Posting Date:
January 9, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.