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Purpose Statement / Position Summary

The Research Development & Technology (RD&T) Program Administrator is responsible for the management, coordination, and day-to-day activities related to the design, development, and implementation of clinical research technology development projects within the Research Administration department. Under the direction of the Director of Research Administration, the Research Program Administrator will be responsible for collecting business requirements, analysis of current processes and recommendation of new business solutions, assist in the development of project scope, budgets and timelines, and serve as a project lead and subject matter expert throughout all phases of the project development lifecycle. The Research Program Administrator will work in collaboration with various divisions of the research department, MHS service lines, internal/external vendors, project stakeholders, and executive leadership to execute RD&T projects.

In addition, the RD&T Research Program Administrator will serve as the main point-of-contact for the MemorialCare Research department and will act as the core communication channel to provide individual project status updates and guide researchers through the research process and various research information systems. The Research Program Administrator will serve as a key representative of the department and advocate for clinical research projects and development plans in support and alignment with MemorialCare Health System mission and values. This role requires project management and coordination experience in a research setting and an understanding of the clinical research project lifecycle

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides project management, coordination, and planning support for all RD&T related projects
• Directly involved in the development and design throughout all phases of RD&T projects
• Ability to assess and articulate project plan business requirements from group discussions and meetings
• Creates specific project documentation, provides end-user training and serves as a subject matter expert on completed RD&T projects
• Collaborates with multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure the completion of RD&T projects within scope, project timelines, and budget
• Provides innovative solutions and feedback in support of RD&T related projects
• Serves as main point-of-contact for the MemorialCare Research department, tracks and reports project metrics, analyzes variances and recommends corrective actions to leadership
• Enhances department and organization reputation by proactively addressing potential issues and working in alignment with project objectives and goals
• Be at work and be on time
• Follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Prioritize and multitask