Research Project Manager, Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program

Research Project Manager, Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program

Apply for the Research Project Manager, Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program role at Boston Medical Center (BMC).

Position: Research Project Manager, Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

About BMC: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.

The Research Project Manager (RPM) is responsible for providing project management support in service to the overall execution of research initiatives within the Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program (CH-CRP) by all principal investigators across the program. The RPM ensures quality and timeline targets are met, develops operational strategies and workflows, maintains standard operating procedures, oversees training, and coordinates compliance with reporting to research funders and collaborators.

The RPM may also contribute to the start‑up phase of new clinical trials, coordinate feasibility assessments and site selection processes, and may supervise interns, fellows, and junior research support staff.

• Coordinate and facilitate the research project management life cycle, including initiation, development, and implementation of complex programmatic oversight projects.
• Scope, coordinate research oversight activities, train research staff on new workflows, and monitor for compliance and performance.
• Manage research team timelines to ensure trials or milestones are completed within specified annual objectives.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders, including research staff, clients, and study teams, to collect and communicate requirements and set expectations.

• Work with Principal Investigators to select appropriate methodology and techniques.
• Support creation of qualitative and quantitative research plans, design questionnaires and moderator guides for investigator‑initiated protocols.
• Coordinate study initiatives across on‑site and off‑site teams, and conduct pre‑research and post‑research analyses and evaluations.
• Collect, summarize, and interpret research data and collaborate with Principal Investigators to author journal articles and present findings at seminars, study groups, and conferences.

• Supervise CH-CRP interns and fellows, including training, task delegation, daily activity oversight, mentoring, and professional development guidance.
• Schedule and facilitate staff meetings, plan agendas, and ensure minutes are taken, edited, and distributed.

• Produce programmatic reports and presentations for staff, investigators, and executive leadership.
• Assist with development and writing of investigator‑initiated proposals to secure funding for ongoing and future research activities.
• Track and report programmatic adverse event compliance, data submission compliance, and other key performance indicators related to research activities.

The above statements depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s). The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

• Master’s degree in a related field and at least three years’ experience in research public health, health care administration, or a related field, including experience managing projects and operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in data analysis and manuscript preparation.

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with exceptional oral communication and writing skills.
• Proficient in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery,…