A senior project manager runs day-to-day operations of the Apple Women's Health Study within Harvard's Mahalingaiah Lab — managing timelines, IRB/sponsor documentation, surveys, meetings, and staff — coordinating across PIs, the study sponsor, and external partners.
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
Boston, MA, us
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Full time
Experience
1+ years
Category
Project management
Posted
Skills
data-science
Must have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Supervisory experience
Nice to have
Master's Degree or MPH
Experience or training in epidemiology, public health, and/or industry/technology
Experience or training in reproductive health
Experience in study management
Previous experience with IRBs, protocol development, training research staff
Knowledge of standard epidemiologic research methods and data science exposure
Experience with computer technologies such as Keynote, Adobe, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong organizational and communication skills
Works well independently and as a team
Attention to detail, organized, strong written and verbal communication
Full description
Job Summary:
The Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a full-time Senior Research Project Manager to work closely with the study Principal Investigators and leadership team and to oversee the day-to-day management of the Apple Women’s Health Study (AWHS). The AWHS is sponsored by Apple Inc, and seeks to study women's health across the lifespan.
In addition to managing AWHS operations, the Senior Research Project Manager will support overlapping research, administrative, and operational activities within the Mahalingaiah Lab. The position will coordinate across study staff, laboratory personnel, institutional partners, and external collaborators to advance research priorities and ensure timely completion of project deliverables. The scope of work, priorities, tasks, and performance goals may evolve in response to sponsor input, study needs, scientific developments, and changing project requirements.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage the daily operations of the AWHS and coordinate overlapping research, administrative, and operational activities within the Mahalingaiah Lab
Work closely with the Principal Investigators and team members to establish priorities, monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure timely completion of study and laboratory deliverables
Develop, maintain, and monitor project timelines, milestones, workplans, and reporting requirements; manage competing priorities across AWHS and Mahalingaiah Lab activities. Maintain effective systems for organizing project information, tracking deadlines, documenting decisions, and communicating status across teams
Facilitate communication and collaboration including calendaring and agenda/post meeting correspondence among research personnel within and across institutions, including the study sponsor and other external partners
Respond to sponsor feedback and input by helping to revise project priorities, tasks, goals, timelines, procedures, and deliverables as needed
Assist with developing, maintaining, and implementing standard operating procedures; coordinate preparation and submission of IRB protocols, amendments, reports, ClinicalTrials.gov updates, and sponsor-related documentation
Serve as a primary liaison with Advarra and other relevant institutional or external review partners to facilitate timely review and approval of IRB submissions
Coordinate periodic review and updating of the Data Management Plan, Manual of Procedures, and other study or laboratory documentation
Liaise with the participant call center regarding and as is relevant to the new call center, including handling adverse event reporting and communicating updates to the Principal Investigators and sponsor
Coordinate survey development, revision, testing, and implementation in support of iterative study activities
Prepare materials for relevant meetings including weekly team meeting, data team meeting, and as needed breakout team meetings; coordinate timelines for relevant external scientific meetings and conferences; and assist with preparing and delivering project updates, presentations, and reports
Support recruitment and retention planning and help oversee the communications and editorial calendar in coordination with the Principal Investigators and communications staff when relevant
Coordinate with the department’s administrative core on hiring, onboarding, offboarding, inventory, personnel actions, payments. Oversee purchasing and expensing in collaboration with the lab research administrative assistant
Supervise, delegate work to, and review the work of assigned staff; monitor workflow and support staff development and performance
May present research findings, project updates, or operational information to internal and external audiences as is relevant
Performs other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 1 year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension.
PLEASE NOTE: Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is required.
5+ years of relevant experience is required.
Supervisory experience required.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Master's Degree or MPH is strongly preferred
Experience or training in epidemiology, public health, and/or industry/technology is preferred
Experience or training in reproductive health is preferred
Experience in study management preferred
Previous experience with IRBs, protocol development, training research staff preferred
Knowledge of standard epidemiologic research methods and data science exposure preferred
Experience with applicable computer technologies such as Keynote, Adobe, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills preferred
Works well independently and as a team preferred
Attention to detail, organized, strong communication (written and verbal)
Appointment End Date: One year from the date of hire
Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.
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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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