Project Manager, Addiction Medicine

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Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Overview

We are pleased to announce a new position for a Project Manager in the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine (YPAM), Department of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Join a vibrant and growing group composed of 30 core Addiction Medicine faculty, 49 affiliated faculty, and 6 fellows. We are enthusiastically engaged in research, education, clinical care and policy.

Working with the Program in Addiction Medicine Program Manager as well as the Director and Associate Director, the Project Manager will provide targeted management of activities related to a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary research projects, grants, training programs, educational activities, policy initiatives, and clinical practice. The Project Manager will additionally support YPAM's operational needs with a focus on community engagement and external communications.

This position will establish project management timelines, clarify deliverables, produce high quality status reports/communications, cultivate community and institutional partnerships, and support audience engagement initiatives.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to communicate health sciences content to both lay and technical audiences, across diverse platforms and formats.

2. Proven experience conducting and supporting all phases of clinical research, including data management and analysis.

3. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated ability to track deliverables, develop/implement timelines, apply critical thinking to advance projects, facilitate and oversee teamwork.

4. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic data collection tools.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Master's degree in a related field (e.g., public health, social sciences).

2. Proven experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and progress reports.

3. Prior experience working on large-scale research studies and/or multi-year grants or multi-visit projects.

4. Demonstrated ability to independently research, draft and edit project-related documents, prepare reports, interpret complex information, and provide conclusions/recommendations.

5. Capacity to work across teams, institutions, and community stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner to coordinate meetings, events, and other activities. Demonstrated ability working with Zoom and social media platforms.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts. Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

01/27/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 2 HSS (23)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Remote

Location

221 Whitney Ave, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.