GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking to hire a project manager who will closely with Dr. Ana-Maria Vranceanu (center director) on 2 federal projects in the space of dyadic behavioral interventions in dementia. CHOIR is an interdisciplinary clinical research center with a longstanding commitment to the development, testing and implementation of mind-body and lifestyle interventions for patients, caregivers and patient-caregiver dyads in both hospital and community settings and across the lifespan. CHOIR is an established center with multiple NIH funded clinical trials, an internship in Clinical Psychology, a T32 postdoctoral fellowship and a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research.

*CONFIDE-ADRD is an NIA funded P30 Roybal Center Grant for Dyadic Behavioral Interventions in Dementia. It supports the development, optimization, testing and implementation of dyadic behavioral prevention interventions (DBPIs) across the spectrum of ADRD in both hospital and community settings, to improve health and prevent negative individual and dyadic health outcomes. Pilot projects funds are awarded to investigators, and the center provides hands on learning and training in DBPI research. The project manager will coordinate the execution of all aspects of the curriculum, coordinate with the pilot awardees, work with the PI, faculty and the research assistant to monitor all logistics of pilot grant reviews, completion of projects, website development, and will supervise a Clinical Research Coordinator who will assist with these tasks.

*Resilient-Together YOD is a NIA funded R01 that supports the optimization and testing of a dyadic intervention for persons with an early diagnoses of young onset dementia (YOD) and their care partner. The grant involves a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention versus an educational control, both delivered remotely. The project manager will manage the project, supervise 2 Clinical Research Coordinators, and be responsible for communication with IRB and NIH.

CHOIR participates in professional and academic training and mentorship at every level. As such, we support an inclusive, collegial, collaborative, and energetic work environment and work to champion diversity, individuality, inclusion, and a robust celebration of our differences. We view this as a core strength of our program, and the foundation of our mentoring approach. We pride on our strong track record of admission to graduate school in clinical psychology or medical school.

More information about CHOIR and current research is available on our webpage:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon study needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

Project Management:

Responsibilities for CONFIDE-ADRD

*Manages day to day operations and research activities, including pilot studies and educational curriculum.

*Coordinates grant reviews

*Facilitates regular meetings with research operations, pilot awardees and outside collaborators teams.

Responsibilities for CONFIDE-ADRD and Resilient Together-YOD

*Responsible for quality control, including all logistics of the study.

*Ensures completion of project according to study timeline.

*Monitors and evaluates lab and procedure data.

*Works with MPIs to prepare study reports as needed.

*Acts as general resource for study information.

*Ensures overall compliance management of according to NIH policy.

*Coordinates logistics for meetings/conference events and prepares communication materials.

*Assists with preparation of progress reports.

*Facilitates study meetings.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

*Excellent organizational skills

*Impeccable attention to detail

*Strong communications, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.

*Ability to provide support, direction, and development to staff.

*Ability to make decisions independently and take appropriate initiative.

*Effective analytical skills.

*High level of trust, reliability, and discretion.

*Strong sense of equity in dealing with personnel at all organizational levels.

*Enjoy working in a team environment and a highly matrixed leadership structure.

*Interest in supporting persons living with dementia and their caregivers.

*Prior experience working with older adults, geriatrics and/or dementia (preferred, not required)

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred

*Prior health care research experience preferred

*Prior experience working with older adults and dementia preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

12.0 FTE

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

*Please see 'Principal Duties & Responsibilities'.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

*Fast paced and dynamic healthcare research center.

*Typical work hours are Monday through Friday daytime hours but may vary based upon individual program or event demands - up to and including periodic evenings and weekend days.

*MGH Main Campus, Campus.

*Full time in person or hybrid with 4 days in person required.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.