Job Summary

A physician-scientist who studies cardiovascular diseases, with an emphasis on genetics and precision health, is seeking a project intermediate manager position to join a growing research program funded by NIH and substantial intramural commitments. The research program relies on enrollment and study of human subjects as well as the use of national, federally-produced research datasets that require unique and complex data use agreements and collaborative interactions with co-investigators across multiple institutions.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Manage research projects, including intramural collaborations such as with central biorepository infrastructure and collaborations across external organizations, data organization and assistance with manuscript preparation communications and formatting

Under general direction, maintain effective and transparent documentation by developing detailed work plans, schedules, study plans, progress reports

Effectively gathers and communicates regulatory requirements and manage the data use agreement process

Plans and conducts effective project meetings. Prepares documented communication planning and presentations for a variety of audiences including funders and external collaborators

Provides strategic implementation guidance to the project team

Develop and manage a strategic communication plan for investigators and stakeholders and effectively communicates project progress to all stakeholders

Identifies and assesses issues and interdependencies within and across projects

Under general guidance, manages the integration of team-members’ tasks and deliverables

Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with project teams across multiple grants and with research collaborators across multiple institutions

Identifies opportunities to improve work flow as the project team grows

Share with and learn from other colleagues

Other duties as assigned dependent on research program needs

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 2 years of considerable progressively responsible experience in some form of project management

Knowledge of project management processes from project planning at the grant writing stage, all the way to publication and dissemination of findings

Knowledge of strategic planning, risk management, and change management

Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

Strong relationship-building skills, and understanding of collaborative, multidisciplinary team functioning

Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate adaptability and commitment to embracing change within ambiguous environments

Experience with data analysis and data presentation

Detail-oriented and able to bring structure to an unstructured environment

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to write about and summarize scientific concepts for both scientific and non-scientific audiences

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple team members

Experience with information management software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of social media and website management tools

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in business administration, health care administration, or research administration

3-5 years of experience in a project management role in federally-funded research environment

Understanding of health care and exposure to the use of secondary data include administrative billing date for research

Experience with preparation of data use agreements and Institutional Review Board applications

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.