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The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Translational Research Project Manager I (TRPM) to support the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Translational Research Program in the areas of patient consenting, sample processing, and data collection. The GI Oncology Translational Research Program supports various aspects of research for GI Cancers. This program is a bridge between clinical care and wet lab research and supports “bench to bedside” research. Projects that the program supports include the Hale Center for Pancreatic Research ( https://halecenter.dfci.harvard.edu/ ), the OPTISMISTICC Research team through the Cancer Grand Challenges ( https://cancergrandchallenges.org/teams/optimisticc ), the Lustgarten Dedicated Research Lab ( https://lustgarten.org/research/our-lab/ ), and many more innovative research projects.

The Translational Research Project Manager is responsible for assigned day-to-day coordination and overall management of GI Oncology translational and biobanking research projects supporting the research efforts of translational research investigators. Translational research projects might include coordination of collecting blood, tissue, clinical data, and/or stool-based research projects closely connected to clinical care and future treatment opportunities. The Translational Research Project Manager I supports grant applications, progress reports, project initiation, regulatory needs for projects, general project management, and identifying patients for projects. This position will have the dual role of supporting the needs of clinical and laboratory-based investigators playing an important role in bridging the two sides of research. The TRPM will assist indirectly supervising research coordinators who support these research projects. The Translational Research Project Manager will independently manage a separate portfolio of projects for each investigator. Specific tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent on the needs of the department and investigators.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The Translational Research Project Manager I will work independently under general supervision of a more senior manager within their disease group. This position may be responsible for the following:

• Day-to-day oversight and management of assigned projects.

• Assist PI with grant applications, progress reports, and other aspects of the grant funded research process.

• Assist PI with regulatory needs of projects including new protocol submissions, amendments, deviation filling, and other needs based on the nature of the project.

• Lead and participate in periodic meetings with internal and external collaborators.

• Assist Clinical Research Managers or Senior Translational Project Manager(s) with supervision of staff working in project areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will assist with supervising indirect research staff including Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Data Specialists, Research Assistants, and/or Research Technicians with possibility of direct reports.

PATIENT CONTACT:

• May assist with Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Data Specialists with consenting patients to research protocols and have other patient contact.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a field relevant to clinical research.

• 2 years of clinical research experience required, experience working on translational research projects preferred.

• Experience in an academic institution and proven history of success in clinical research field is preferred.

• Must have knowledge of regulatory affairs, research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform routine tasks related to the coordination of assigned research projects.

• Ability to identify problems or potential obstacles and escalate appropriately.

• Working understanding of DF/HCC SOPs and applicable federal and local regulations/policies.

• Ability to independently perform all primary duties under general supervision.

• Good critical thinking skills with an appropriate level of professional judgment.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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