Clinical Research Manager I - Consortium for Defense Psychology

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Manager I to support the research portfolio of the Consortium for Defense Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This position is distinguished by troubleshooting standard operating procedures, dealing with moderately complex problems, and working with higher level managers to deliver solutions.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Consortium for Defense Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians of military-connected individuals. CDP currently provides training in Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Suicide Prevention, CBT for Insomnia, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and military culture, among others.

CDP's research includes the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies; behavioral health services research; and patient focused research on mental health disorders such as PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, moral injury, and suicide prevention. The CDP research program utilizes community-based participatory research principles to guide the research design, methodology, and interpretation and implications of results. The CRM will work with external study teams such as PIs, IRB analysts, coordinators, and agreements office POCs. In addition, the CRM will work across multiple PIs at CDP.

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.

• Interacts regularly with clinical investigators, clinical site coordinators, regulatory and safety monitoring staff, laboratory personnel, data coordination center personnel, data analysts, biostatisticians, program managers and administrative staff.
• Coordinates the execution of clinical research proposals, coordination of the proposal submission and scientific/ethical review processes, management of protocol development activities, oversight, and guidance of protocol execution activities at clinical sites, and ensuring project completion and final product development (e.g., presentation and/or publication, recommendations for changes in clinical practice, provision of pivotal data for product licensure, etc.).
• Conducts literature reviews and drafts scientific and technical documents under the direction of clinical investigators and other members of the investigative team.
• Coordinates with program managers to prepare grant/funding applications, develop contracts with vendors, write progress reports for sponsors and track various aspects of the program related to research administration (e.g., personnel management, development, and oversight of project budgets, etc.).
• Contributes to the development and modifications of study budgets and is responsible for budget compliance and development/tracking of protocol performance metrics.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast and prepare.
• Supervise internal clinical research staff and provide team members with assignments, priorities, and SMART goals.
• Assess and promote competency and proficiency for team members and trainees, such as graduate students and fellows, as needed.
• Investigate issues and provide tailored training, support, and mentorship to team members.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans, prepare incident reports and perform root cause assessments.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: Supervise and mentor staff and may recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required in Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies, to include those specific to the Department of War and individual military branches, pertinent to research involving human subjects and military participants.
• Knowledge of clinical research procedures and methodologies, particularly IRB submission and routing.
• Proficiency in computer systems (PCs including MS Word and PowerPoint, Google Suite) and data management tools (e.g., MS Excel, SPSS) for research purposes
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex protocols to participants and staff clearly and concisely, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to establish goals and agendas, develop and maintain project timelines, and create project reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a remote office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $67,600 - $93,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

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.