Project Manager-Health Preference Assessment

RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a business unit of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. We provide scientifically rigorous research and consulting services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostics companies. Our research and consulting services focus on gathering evidence, analyzing results, increasing understanding, and providing greater clarity to help reveal the benefits, risks, value, and potential of our client's products. Our various practice areas include: Market Access and Outcomes Strategy, Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment, Health Economics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Biostatistics, Surveys and Observational Studies, and Health Preference Assessment.

Join our collaborative, cross-functional team of experts, and help us in our research to explore the value of new medicines and other healthcare interventions. Our research is used by health care systems all over the world in their decisions about patients' access to new treatments, and to optimize health benefits for patients and their caregivers.

You will be responsible for managing the non-technical aspects of health preference projects for pharmaceutical clients. You will oversee project budgets, regularly forecasting labor hours and expenses to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, you will create and manage project timelines, ensuring that all milestones are met. Your role involves scheduling and participating in both internal and external project meetings, where you document key discussions, distribute meeting notes, and follow up on action items. You will proactively identify changes in project plans and scope, proposing and implementing solutions to effectively manage these adjustments. Furthermore, you will develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including editorial and graphic design leads, the quality office, the legal and procurement office, the proposal office, technical research staff, executive leadership, and clients. You will also assist in managing client communication and building lasting client relationships, ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Manage ethics and institutional review board (IRB) submissions.
• Assist in proposal development and bidding, including staffing, timeline, budgeting, developing work breakdown structure, and identifying subcontractors as needed.
• Manage quality-assurance activities for individual projects, including scheduling and documenting senior review, quality control of data, and editing.
• Liaise with third party vendors and clinical sites for outsourced work to obtain quotes, execute contracts and manage ongoing communications.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support the project review process
• Develop and refine tools and approaches for PM at the organization. Learn and support the implementation of new tools and process for improved PM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's level degree plus a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management or coordination and administration.
• Demonstrated experience planning and budgeting activities and resources for projects.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft software (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrated experience or skills developing timelines, flowcharts, workplans, tracking tools, spreadsheets, and other elements of project plans using Excel, SmartSheet, or Microsoft Project.

Preferred:

• PMI or other PM certification
• Experience with or knowledge of survey research

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience using enterprise management systems to enter budget forecasts and run financial reports. Deltek vision preferred.
• Experience working on scientific research projects, with a preference toward health-related fields.
• Experience with processes for handling confidential information
• Strong time management skills, verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail

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RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.