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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

Clinical Trials Project Manager - Pediatric Obesity

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUPBRC PopSci - Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior - Project Management (Natalie Malek (00057821))

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Trials Project Manager in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory.

The Project Manager will coordinate and oversee the operations of various clinical trials primarily occurring in medical clinics and community settings, facilitate collaborations of internal and external departments and partners, and carry out administrative tasks to facilitate overall management of clinical studies and projects.

Major Responsibilities

  • Foster cooperation and collaboration in a team environment including establishment of priorities, timelines and processes, performing data review and process improvement.
  • Facilitate study start-up and oversee operations during study for assigned projects. Responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and execution of data collection and intervention delivery at clinical sites to ensure consistency with established strategies, commitments and goals, ensuring that data quality is maintained and assessment milestones are met. Assist Principle Investigator (PI) with staffing for laboratory, including staff training.
  • Manage multiple clinical trials including, but not limited to, paperwork processing, meeting coordination, design and implementation of project operations, utilization of data entry systems, and grant financial tracking.
  • Ensure participant safety and compliance with guidelines and research study protocols, working alongside clinical coordinating centers and data coordinating centers when applicable.
  • Lead training meetings and complete certification of clinical and practice staff, and other team members.
  • Actively participate in meetings and conference calls with internal and external partners to ensure adequate progress and to troubleshoot.
  • Supervise recruitment efforts at the clinical practices and launch new strategies as needed.
  • Coordinate and support local patient engagement activities and communication with stakeholders. Manage presentations for medical and public education.
  • Serve as a liaison between project teams(s), investigators at the other clinical sites, strategic partners, external affiliates, and other departments at Pennington Biomedical. 
  • Ensure integrity of clinical trial data through ongoing training, data review, process improvement, and team facilitation on projects.
  • Manage the ordering and distribution of study supplies and materials across team members and participating clinical practices.
  • Travel as necessary to fulfill job duties and support program deliverables.

Required Qualifications

  • As part of a career progression group, vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Project Manager 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Project Manager 1 will be responsible for managing small or less complex projects.

Project Manager 2 will be responsible for managing medium or medium complex projects.

Project Manager 3 will be responsible for managing large and highly complex statewide projects.

Project Manager 1

  • Bachelor's degree in a health or business related field.
  • Minimum of one year of experience* providing support to organizations in the development and/or implementation of projects.

Project Manager 2

  • Bachelor's degree in a health or business related field.
  • Three (3) to five years of experience*providing support to organizations in the development and/or implementation of projects.

Project Manager 3

  • Bachelor's degree in a health or business related field.
  • More than five (5) years of experience* providing support to organizations in the development and/or implementation of projects.


  • Work experience may include health coaching, research data collection, supervision/training of research staff to ensure fidelity to the protocol, experience with data collection platforms like REDCap, experience with regulatory/IRB submission and compliances or related.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume, a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.

We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.

Posting Date:

February 22, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.

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