Sr Project Manager (Genetics)- Simons Searchlight Program

Simons Searchlight is an international research program studying individuals with rare genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal of the program is to collect high-quality, standardized online natural history data and biospecimens and building strong partnerships between researchers, industry and families. Reporting to the Chief of Pediatrics, this Senior Project Manager will work with a remote team of colleagues in day-to-day management and oversight of procedures and communications in support of initial recruitment, long-term retention and engagement in research.

This Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Leads and oversees multiple projects or one larger project or high-priority projects, through all phases from initiation/planning through the execution and delivery of the contract concluding with project transition and close, ensuring a successful project.
• Consult with organizational stakeholders. Identify and use appropriate project management tools and concepts (scope management, planning, budget management, risk/ issue management, communications management). Develops and execute work plan. Set priorities for tasks based on importance and urgency. Deliver project on time and within budget.
• Create work products and project deliverables independently. Understand and meet expectations for deliverable quality and timeliness. Manage cross-functional, cross-institutional team to ensure quality and timeliness of work products by others.
• Conduct and/or support complex qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data, summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team. Manage and direct regulatory/ reporting activities related to projects (e.g., IRB, updates/ reports to funding agencies, etc.)
• Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders (internal and external) and institution-wide. Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications. Facilitate group discussions. Keep team members appropriately informed.
• Support research and project management for Divisional or Institutional projects across all phases of the project life-cycle. Develop tools and processes and provide ongoing support.
• Assist direct reports in developing realistic goals and monitor ongoing development.
• Travel to patient advocacy group conferences and professional meetings for presentations and promotional activities.

In order to qualify, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management, Science, Business Administration or related field. Master's or PhD preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience. Project management experience in genetics, neurobiology or neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and projects and/or proposals simultaneously within assigned department/division and to persuade and negotiate with peer level department heads and/or with external agencies/facilities on issues and programs that impact assigned department as well as several other large departments/divisions.
• Advanced knowledge of PC-based software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and manual and web-based applications for collecting/ reporting data
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement and/or process improvement activities. For research efforts, ability to lead and conduct basic secondary research (e.g., literature reviews) and advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Boston Children's Hospital offers unmatched benefits including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted rates on T-passes.