Duties and Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning and Development

• Work with the Center Director to develop detailed project timelines for management and growth.
• Be responsible for alliance and collaboration management across all Center sites.
• Map scientific progress to develop strategies for program growth.
• Work with the Center Director to effectively communicate discoveries across the Center sites, internal and external scientific communities, and patient organizations.
• Assist with or lead preparation of NIH annual progress reports.
• Prepare written and/or verbal monthly internal status reports.
• Coordinate the Center website content development with stakeholders and study leaders.
• Work with the Mass Eye and Ear Public Relations office on updates of the Center’s activities.
• Be responsible for the organization of Center meetings, including the annual External Advisory Committee meetings.

Financial Management

• Provide budgetary oversight for all projects across all Center sites.
• Maintain Center budgets in collaboration with Grant Administrators and Site PIs.
• Oversee subcontracts, invoicing, and all financial operations of Center sites.
• Generate cost projections and timelines for projects.
• Prepare written and/or verbal financial reports.
• Work with PIs, Grant Administrators, research management and research finance to ensure proper fund management and timely reporting.

Development and Execution of Research Projects

• Be responsible for high-level oversight of the development, implementation, and analysis of Center research projects across all sites.
• Participate in research meetings, conference calls, and other forums related to the development and implementation of projects.
• Support the execution of projects as required for the achievement of project goals.
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of operations manuals for data systems as a reference for all users.
• Be responsible for developing a training program for research staff across Center sites.
• Work with PIs and other stakeholders to develop and implement data management tools.

Data Management

• Create and manage databases and communicate effectively with all Center sites for high-level data oversight.
• Integrate new studies into current data operations and management systems.
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining data flow pipelines between Center sites.
• Participate in developing and maintaining automation methods and technologies for data management, transfer ,and archiving.
• Perform internal data audits, including quality control and assurance of all research data.
• Prepare and present reports to the Center Director, Site PIs, auditors, and NIH Program Director.
• Oversee the maintenance of regulatory documentation across the Center sites.
• Be responsible for Clinicaltrials.gov reporting.
• Manage Single IRB documentation, annual IRB reports, and protocol amendments.

Required Experience, Skills, and Competence

• Bachelor's degree is required with preference for Master's degree in life sciences, ideally with experience or overlao in neuroscience or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years research experience.
• Previous experience in grant or scientific writing.
• High-level competency with data management.
• Strong computer and programming skills.
• Strong working knowledge of NIH contract procedures and funding policies.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions with initiative to introduce innovations.
• Excellent judgement and ability to interpret information and protocol requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communcation skills for interaction at all levels of many different organziations and forums.
• Strong writing skills across a range of areas –e.g., research protocols, reports for professional and lay audiences.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to problem solve effectively.
• High level time management and organization skills, including skills to formulate and complete vigorous timetables.
• Ability to function with speed, precision, and understanding of theory behind protocols and experiments.
• Ability to design, prepare, deliver, and evaluate research programs.
• Administrative skills to meet regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets.
• Knowledge of current and developing research trends.
• Experience in scientific communication (social media, website, press).