Clinical Research Program/Project Manager

Specifically, the Project Manager will focus on directing 2 randomized clinical trials:

Increasing Resiliency Among Early Post-Treatment Lymphoma Survivors (Project INSPIRE)

This study is a multi-site randomized controlled trial led by Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Utah, funded by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual, group-based intervention called SMART3RP-Lymphoma (a mind-body program integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and relaxation response techniques) compared to enhanced usual care (referral to oncology social work) in improving coping, emotional and physical health, quality of life, and resilience among 254 lymphoma patients at least six months post diagnosis. Participants will complete baseline and follow-up assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months, and outcomes will include psychosocial measures, healthcare utilization, and implementation feasibility to inform future survivorship care models.

Thriving Beyond Treatment: A Resilience-Based Approach to Improve Long-term Quality of Life in Post-treatment Lymphoma Survivorship (Project LIFT)

This study is a multi-site randomized controlled trial led by Massachusetts General Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute (University of Utah), and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (University of Miami) funded by the National Cancer Institute. The study will enroll 254 lymphoma survivors within one to five years completing curative treatment to test the effectiveness of SMART3RP-Lymphoma (a mind-body intervention integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and relaxation response techniques) versus an active control Health Education Program (HEP). The primary aim is to improve quality of life, with secondary and exploratory outcomes including resilience, emotional and physical health, stress management, social isolation, and stress activation (measured via hair cortisol). Participants will complete assessments at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months, and attend eight 90-minute virtual group sessions.

Job responsibilities include the following tasks:

Project Management:

Manage day to day project tasks including:

• Monitoring study progress (recruitment, enrollment, follow-up)
• Institutional Review Board documentation creation and monitoring
• Submitting documentation to the funding agency
• Monitoring adherence to study protocols
• Managing a team of research assistants
• Managing ongoing trial budgets
• Design of study materials
• Scheduling, coordinating, and leading study meetings
• Descriptive data analysis

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with grant preparation
• Oral communication of study progress/results
• Manuscript preparation

Education:

• BS/BA Required
• MA/MS/MPH Preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of research experience
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Project management experience preferred

Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Interest in health behaviors, oncology, or public/community health
• Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, experience working with database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, and ability to use Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Familiarity with data analysis programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS or STATA)
• Excellent English language skills (grammar and spelling) are a must. Spanish fluency a plus. Good telephone and in-person communication skills are also required.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well as a member of a team yet has ambition and drive to take on tasks independently. He/she must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

The position is located at 100 Cambridge Street, 15th Floor, on the MGH campus.