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The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research. We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into CF research and drug development, the results of these bold investments have been astonishing. A few decades ago, most people with CF didnt live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, many people born with CF are living into their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
Would you like to go to work every day knowing that your work is important and effective? Do you want to go home every day knowing that you have made a difference?
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the worlds leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, and one of the most innovative and successful organizations of its kind is seeking a Research Project Specialist to join our team in Bethesda, MD.
The CF Clinical Research Project Specialist will help with project management, data analysis, and program evaluation for the Investigator-initiated Clinical Research Programs being supported by CFF. He/she will work as part of the Clinical Trials program team and will report directly to the Director of Clinical Research Awards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and track program cycle milestones, including timelines and deliverables
Serve as liaison between Clinical Trials program and Grants program to ensure timely execution of common projects
Provide scientific and administrative notetaking support for internal and external scientific project discussions and budgetary meetings
Develop knowledge of the ongoing CFF investigator-initiated clinical research projects and the physician-scientist conducting them
Track, enter and assemble funding portfolio data to prepare tables, graphs, and slides
Participate in teleconferences and on-site and off-site visits of CFF-supported investigator-initiated research programs, including review meetings and workshops
Assist in preparing meeting summaries, annual reports, progress reports, and budget projections.
Measure, track, report and present on project progress to ensure achievement of goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree required: BS in biology, life sciences, or related discipline, with 3-5 years relevant experience in extramural grant-making organization
Masters degree in health, management or analytics-related field required
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
Proficient in standard operating systems (PC, with MAC desirable) and experience in launching and maintaining project management applications including Microsoft Project, Sharepoint, Excel , and Access
Basic understanding of advanced analytic programs, such as Tableua a plus, but not required
Experience monitoring, maintaining schedules, and reporting progress for concurrent projects. Experience in project execution, including implementing projects, budget management, process integration and system support.
Basic understanding of biomedical scientific principles and their applications for clinical research
Knowledge of Clinical Trials, FDA regulations, Pharma business model, Patient care models preferred, but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: must be able to communicate confidently and effectively with project team members and executive management
Strong interpersonal skills working with MDs and PhDs, with the ability to work in team-based settings
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to www.cff.org under "Careers".
