Ref: LP016-141

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation, WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. WCM-Q, the first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university level, for 17 years of operation, we have been providing the finest education for medical students, conducting cutting-edge research, improving health care and provide the highest quality of care to the community. We are hiring for the position of Clinical Project Manager.

The work and what it looks like:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager to join the Clinical Research Core at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar (WCM-Q)! The Clinical Research Core supports and develops clinical research within the College in collaboration with the College’s faculty, research staff, and affiliated healthcare organizations. The Clinical Research Core is also involved in multiple projects to support the community in Qatar. The focus of the appointed Clinical Project Manager is to lead a team working on initiatives to improve the health of individuals engaged in multiple projects led by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and the staff working on those projects. You will be expected to contribute to the design, conduct, analysis, reporting and presentation of the work. You will manage assigned projects, taking the lead in planning, creating and managing project plans. Creating schedules and project timelines, keeping up to date with changes in project methodology, Help develop strategies for project implementation at team level in collaboration with key partners, ensuring that new skills, knowledge and best practice are disseminated internally and externally, You will also liaise with collaborating organizations, monitor project at sites and report progress to stakeholders, take appropriate action to ensure compliance with project protocol, milestones and quality and timeliness of the data collections, You will work with partners to tackle any practical difficulties reported, conduct problem solving/review visits as required, and supervise a team of Clinical Research Coordinators, providing training, guidance and support to junior members of the team as required.

Requirements

Who you are and what “Excellence” looks like in this role:

A Leader, with good coaching and mentorship skills, with an in depth understanding of clinical research, clinical delivery and project management. You must be able to use your own initiative, with excellent administrative, clerical and office management skills, excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear and concise written material. You are also a proactive problem-solver, a multitasker, who have flexibility to respond effectively to changing demands and priorities. You must demonstrate a critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical sciences, or an allied subject (including health care disciplines), with at least 5 years of relevant experience in clinical research/academic research and project management, with preference to holding a project management qualification, and a track record of successfully completed research studies and projects. You have prior experience in regulatory and ethics submissions, grant applications, writing and/or amending protocols, information sheets, Case Report Forms, reports and other relevant clinical study management documentation, and in the design, maintenance and interrogation of complex relational databases. You have excellent computing skills including advanced word processing and email, and proficiency in written & spoken English.

Your application requires a CV, including the names and contact information for three references that agree to be contacted, as well as a covering letter. We encourage applicants to describe in their application how they feel they can contribute broadly to the goals of WCM-Q. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar for the duration of the appointment. Compensation will include a competitive salary with supplement for Foreign Service, housing and transportation.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. The screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

About the Company

Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.

In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.

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Project Manager salaries in Qatar

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QAR 26,000

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