Project Manager II - Murtha Cancer Center Research Program - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Project Manager II to support the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) at the MCCRP Rockledge Office located in Bethesda, Maryland. The Murtha Cancer Center is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN) | Division of Cancer Prevention

The Department of Defense (DoD), represented by USU/MCCRP, is participating in the NCI Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN). The CSRN consists of seven civilian healthcare systems, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the DoD. The first study the CSRN is undertaking is a pilot study, known as the Vanguard Study (on Multi-Cancer Detection), which will enroll 24,000 total volunteers over four years. Multi-Cancer Detection tests are purported to screen for several types of cancers using only a blood sample. The study will address if detection with this method leads to better outcomes and more lives saved. The results of the Vanguard study will inform the design of a larger randomized controlled trial involving about 225,000 total people.

The successful candidate will assist in the scientific coordination and quality management of a study involving Multi-Cancer Detection Tests and other studies deployed at multiple, geographically dispersed Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). The successful candidate will assist MCCRP leadership to ensure delivery of quality, efficient, and timely outcomes of research projects. They will be required to prepare monthly reports for MCCRP leadership, which will include scientific status updates, challenges/issues and quality improvement processes for the Vanguard project and other MCCRP projects.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Organize and manage the study activation process to ensure study startup is not delayed and monitor progress throughout the life of the study to ensure end-product is realized (papers, poster presentations, IP, etc.).
• Coordinate with investigators, clinical trial specialists, project managers, data specialists and statisticians from multiple institutions to support the Vanguard study and other MCCRP protocols.
• Collaborate with investigators in the development of workflows, SOPs, research protocols and preparation of regulatory submissions to Institutional Review Boards (IRB) at the MTF level.
• Facilitate the coordination of multidisciplinary efforts regarding quality management and regulatory readiness including coordinating protocol-specific training for study site staff and investigators, maintaining training logs and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Pl and external collaborators; attend cross-functional meetings in the coordination and execution of projects.
• Participates in routine (weekly/monthly) update and QA calls with MCC and/or MTFs.
• Assist with the development of statements of work, progress reports, metrics, deliverables, and milestones.
• Able to advise the Director of the MCC on what each partnering site needs to effectively contribute to Vanguard and other MCCRP protocols and support leadership in research initiatives helping to meaningfully advance project progress.
• Assist with the preparation, editing and submission of grant proposals, letters of intent, manuscripts, abstracts and poster presentations as needed.
• Manage complex project logistics.
• Performs other dues and responsibilities as assigned or directed. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
  

  
  Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Direct Supervisor: conducts employee performance evaluations and directs work activities for multiple staff at various sites.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, to include proactive problem solving and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in clinical research trials.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Fluency in the use of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check. 

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.