Research Program Specialist II

Company: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF Foundation) and its employees embrace their commitment to its core values. These core values are the pillars on which the CF Foundation stand and will continue to sustain us as we move forward.

• Keep sight of what really matters: Our decisions are based on what is best for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.
• Aspire for excellence in all we do: We take pride in our work. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Stronger together: We collaborate and work together so that we can learn more and achieve more.
• Innovate with courage: We embrace challenges. We reach beyond boundaries in pursuit of our vision.
• Care about our people: We deeply care about each other and all who support our shared mission. We listen with respect. We support one another. POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Program Specialist will report to the Research Program Manager for the Success with Therapies Research Consortium. This position will provide central program coordination and support for the Success with Therapies Research Consortium (STRC) within the CF Foundation's Partnerships for Sustaining Daily Care (PSDC) program. He/she will be part of an integrated team interfacing with Investigators as well as the Study Management Core, the Data Management Core, the PSDC team, and multiple CFF departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide program support for daily operations of the central STRC systems including administrative maintenance of communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams), and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Serve as project manager in support of STRC committees and working groups to ensure they operate within their charge to efficiently achieve their goals.
  • Curate content on STRC communication platforms to promote and facilitate dialogue on projects between STRC stakeholders.
  • Facilitate the collection of feedback across STRC stakeholders; analyze feedback for common themes and synthesize reports and presentations.
  • Facilitate communication between all STRC stakeholders including investigators, community members and the CFF leadership.
  • Draft and disseminate consortium-wide communications including reports, presentations and documents for internal and external audiences.
  • Coordinate virtual and in-person meeting logistics in conjunction with CFF meetings and IT staff.
  • Create, update and maintain organization and tracking systems of identified projects and issues.
  • Communicate issues to supervisor and consortium co-chairs in a timely manner.
  • Provide operational support including processing invoices and honorariums for STRC and for broader PSDC projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
    • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral, Social Science or related field.
    • Minimum of four years of experience supporting programmatic efforts in research, healthcare or public health.
    • Knowledge of software applications (including database applications), and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint); ability to quickly learn and utilize computer applications.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Ablility to document meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
    • Ablility to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
    • Ablility to work independently and as a member of a team.
    • Ablility to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
      • This position reports to the Clinical Affairs Research Program Manager. No direct reports. WORKING CONDITIONS:
        • Position requires working in a standard office environment. Some travel to meetings is required.
        • Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature.
        • No heavy lifting required.
        • Minimal travel (e.g., 2x/yr.) to conferences and meetings, as necessary. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The CF Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. We strive to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, physical or mental disability, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, genetic information or testing, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any characteristic protected by law. Reasonable Accommodation Notice The CF Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at HROps@cff.org. With more than 70 chapters and offices across the country, it's easy to find and join a local Cystic Fibrosis Foundation chapter near you. 4550 Montgomery Ave.
          Suite 1100 N
          Bethesda, MD 20814 301-951-4422 We will not rest until we find a cure. Donate

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