Research Project Manager at Jacaranda Health

Main Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of study and research design such as sample size, sampling strategy, and analysis, enable robust evaluation of organizational research questions
• Develop analysis plans to assess organizational impact and reach, and execute them
• Analyze program data to generate insights that inform organizational strategy and program deployment.
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data for report writing and communication.
• Lead writing of sections of protocols, reports, presentations that are relevant to statistical expertise including sampling methodology, sample calculations, data management and analysis.
• Develop data analysis processes that streamline the efficiency of routine analyses and provide usable programmatic information.
• Contribute to the Research Projects strategy which supports organizational goals and sets data at the heart of the organization.
• Mentor and coach other team members to deliver high-quality data outputs
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with individuals in different departments and serve as a subject-matter expert for teams, internal and external committees, and other constituencies and collaborators.

Requirements

• Masters degree in statistics/biostatistics/epidemiology or related field and 5 years of experience
• Proficiency in STATA, SPSS, SAS or R. 
• Experience in leading technical aspects of a study and research design
• Ability to inform program design and organizational strategy with data
• Ability to deliver data projects that contribute to the organization’s bottom line
• Ability to create data narratives
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in quality data collection and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of statistical software
• Completion of deliverables on schedule
• Management and coaching
• Ability to apply a range of advanced statistical techniques in support of scientific research studies and/or experiments.
• Ability to consult with scientific investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Open minded, willing to learn and grow with our team
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Planning & Organizing skills
• Upholds Integrity & is reliable
• Attention to detail
• Able to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment