Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes.
 
For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

Job Description

The Department of Health Informatics is seeking a Research Project Coordinator. This role is an ideal next-step for Research Study Assistants and Senior Office Coordinators who want to learn more about research management and financials. The role focuses on planning and coordinating informatics-related research and operational studies, assisting with regulatory processes, data collection, data analysis, and the preparing of scientific abstracts, manuscripts, and grants. 

You Will: 

• Manage aspects of research-related informatics programs and projects.
• Develop project plans defining deliverables and resources required for successful and seamless execution.
• Manage tasks to achieve established goals, and escalating issues/concerns to the Senior Manager of Translational Informatics.
• Adapt to changing demands and proactively anticipates implications of changes to the plan and meeting deliverables.
• Work with the Sr. Manager of Translational Informatics to plan and execute an informatics research program for the Division of Health Informatics.
• Provide financial and operational support to the Sr. Manager of Translational Informatics working alongside the Project Manager of Operations.
• Ensure that all appropriate Institutional, State, and Federal regulations are followed throughout the course of a research project, procurement of new software, and databases.
• Assists in the creation & maintenance of IRB Protocols.
• Setting up and running focus groups.
• Have the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects: enabling large scale data curation, enabling the assessment and usage of machine learning and natural language processing for faster data curation, enabling quality metrics for assessment of data.

You Are:

• Able to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Actively learning through experimentation when solving new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Adept at building relationships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Enthusiastic when taking on new opportunities and challenges.
• Able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and organizational goals.

You Have: 

• A Bachelor's degree; preferably in Sciences or Health Administration.
• Experience in clinical research and other applicable research investigation is preferred.
• Minor Project Management experience preferred.
• Minor experience working on financials and budgets.
• Strong listening skills and strong verbal communication.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills – ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, handle confidential information, and make independent decisions.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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