The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) within the Mongan Institute is seeking an intellectually curious and highly organized individual with international research experience to serve as a Research Project Coordinator for a novel project seeking to define global access to dermatology, characterize dermatology deserts within high- and low-resource settings, and create a roadmap to improve access to skin health.

Currently, there is limited understanding of how dermatologists are distributed across the globe and who is making diagnoses related to skin health. In collaboration with the International League of Dermatological Societies and the World Health Organization, this project aims to leverage survey techniques to define the density and distribution of dermatologists and characterize which healthcare professionals are on the frontline of making initial skin diagnoses.

The Research Project Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining smooth and efficient study operations by identifying and addressing roadblocks, developing detailed plans for accomplishing interim study deliverables, and collaborating with a team of international partners to keep the project moving forward. Through active oversight of regulatory processes, the Project Coordinator will ensure continuous compliance with all applicable regulations. Additionally, the Project Coordinator will engage with data collection tools such as REDCap to accomplish the project aims.

The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) informs health policy and transforms the care of underserved populations worldwide through clinically focused cost-effectiveness, epidemiologic, and implementation research. MPEC is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated personnel from diverse backgrounds who exemplify professionalism, respect, and integrity in their work.

MPEC is unified by several core values:

*Humility and mutual respect in our collaborations with external partners

*Equity - as a common objective both as an organization and in our work

*Our collective success and a culture of sharing

*Mentorship - to develop the next generation of investigators and leaders

*Recognition of all team members as contributors

*Balance in work and life - recognizing the tremendous value in both

*A can-do attitude in all that we do

Interested candidates should apply via .

**When applying, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.**

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

Logistical and administrative study management responsibilities

*At project outset, clarify project goals, deliverables, tasks, timeline, and research team

*Throughout project duration, plan, track, and report on project tasks, responsible parties, timelines, etc.

*Proactively take steps to help others move forward, whether it is planning project-specific meetings, getting people to make decisions, bringing in additional resources, etc.

*Serve as a liaison between team members at various US and international collaborative research sites

*Participate in collaborative grant-writing and reporting efforts

Regulatory/compliance responsibilities

*In conjunction with the Compliance Manager, coordinate and monitor Institutional Review Board applications and reporting, including all applicable review dates and deadlines to prevent lapses in approval

*Serve as the liaison between the Partners Human Subjects Research Committee and in-country IRB and ethics boards to ensure complete, accurate, and consistent regulatory submissions

• Assist with the preparation of Data Use Agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, and related documents regarding the protection of human subjects

*Ensure research integrity, including data documentation and data management

Analytic responsibilities

• Perform systematic literature reviews and synthesize relevant data
• Assist in writing abstracts and designing posters for submission to research conferences

• Design and manage study databases, generate data queries, and participate in data cleaning efforts

*Create and maintain REDCap databases including the design of data collection forms, extraction and uploading of datasets, and creation of reports

• Present study results to project teams and external stakeholders

Job qualifications include the following:

*Bachelor's degree, including rigorous academic performance

*6 months of experience in an international setting or as part of an international project team is required

Planning, Organizing and Coordinating

*Skilled in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency of research operations and subsequently execute improvements

*Time management skills with the capability to prioritize among multiple requests from multiple individuals and the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment

Team Management

*Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, including international stakeholders

*Skilled in working with teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles

Gets Results/Takes Initiative

*High personal work standards and sense of urgency about results

*Ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment

*Problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, and imagine alternatives

*Demonstrates initiative and identifies key priorities, even in ambiguous situations with limited direction

*Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints

*Consistently demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude

Communication Skills

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*Ability to represent the MPEC with the utmost professionalism and ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the group

*Ability to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholders

*Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach

Analytical Skills

*Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn

*Rigorous academic and/or professional background including international work

*Basic familiarity with health outcomes/epidemiology research and/or clinical trials

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on need.

Duties will be carried out in a typical hybrid office environment. Evening or weekend work may be required.

Interested candidates should apply via .

**When applying, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.**