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Research Project Dir

Lifespan
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
164 Summit Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Supervisor, the Project Director will oversee day-to-day operations of NIH-funded longitudinal studies examining substance use during pregnancy and its impact on fetal and infant development. This position involves direct participant interaction, including eligibility screening, informed consent, clinical interviews, and biospecimen collection, as well as oversight of study implementation, data integrity, and research compliance. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and assess pregnant individuals for study eligibility, obtain informed consent, conduct clinical interviews, and collect and process biospecimens in accordance with protocol. Coordinate study implementation, including participant recruitment, visit scheduling, protocol adherence, and retention strategies. Monitor study progress to ensure adherence to project timelines, regulatory standards, and grant deliverables. May supervise research staff and assist with hiring, training, and ongoing support. Support data quality through routine data cleaning, documentation, and contributions to data management systems. Collaborate with the study team to ensure timely and accurate data entry, tracking, and reporting in compliance with IRB and NIH requirements. Serve as a liaison to community partners and external collaborators. Travel to partner sites as needed. Maintain schedule flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, to accommodate participant needs and project deadlines. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Education:Bachelor's degree and master's degree required. Knowledge of research grants administration and current reporting requirements. EXPERIENCE: Three years of related experience. Experience above the minimum required may substitute for the education requirements on a one-to-one basis. Experience with at-risk populations and community-based programs is essential. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provides direct supervision for up to 10 full-time equivalent personnel assigned to the project. While most duties are performed in an office environment, incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Pay Range: $54,637.86-$90,148.24 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: 8am - 4pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No