Research Project Manager

The Lewy Body Dementia Association is looking to hire a Research Project Manager. This role will be responsible for project management and coordination, community outreach, recruitment and retention initiatives in support of an NIH-funded clinical trial.

Responsibilities include

• Develop and maintain therapeutic area knowledge
• Serve as LBDA’s liaison to the study’s primary investigator. Work closely with principal investigator and LBDA staff to ensure timely project progression and completion.
• Participate in study meetings with industry, primary investigator and CRO.
• Recruit and engage LBD community volunteers to provide feedback on the protocol to facilitate recruitment and retention
• Develop, update and distribute recruitment and retention content/materials (social media, eblasts, flyers, study newsletter)
• Liase with and attend LBDA RCOE community outreach events; present on LBDA’s behalf as needed.
• Coordinate across LBDA divisions to develop and implement relevant education initiatives (videos, webinars, presentations, articles, and a training program to establish volunteer ambassadors for LBD research). Recruit and engage LBD experts as needed for each initiative.
• Manage project budgets
• Reporting and communication to all relevant stakeholders
• May perform other duties not specifically listed in this job description as assigned by immediate supervisor.