ANSIRH seeks a Project Director with strong research administration and implementation skills to direct the
planning, implementation, and dissemination of several research projects led by Principal Investigator Dr. Daniel
Grossman. The Project Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation of multiple research studies on
complex issues related to abortion and contraception, and the impact of federal and state policy on peoples'
lives. Of particular focus will be to explore the feasibility of over-the-counter access to medication abortion which
will utilize innovative methodologies for study design and recruitment, data collection, and analysis of qualitative
and quantitative study findings. The primary responsibility of this position will be administrative and
management focused, including facilitating budget planning and reporting for multiple projects, managing staff,
research partners, and other collaborators. This person will serve as the primary liaison to the PI and supervise
day-to-day activities of a research portfolio.
Key responsibilities of the Project Director position include:
Study planning and implementation: In collaboration with the Principal Investigator and study team, develops
and oversees the implementation of new research and related processes. Ensures that all aspects of research
studies are managed and completed according to developed study systems and protocols, including study design
and tool development and IRB approval and renewal for studies. Exercises judgment in selecting the appropriate
methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining high-quality results.
Study site relationship management: Initiates and maintains relationships with study sites, including conducting
site visits, providing training and ongoing technical support to study sites, ensuring study sites are implementing
research protocols correctly, and serving as the sites’ main study contact.-Data collection: Overseas
administering of surveys with patients, clinicians, and other stakeholders to explore experiences with abortion
receipt and denial, contraceptive feature preferences, and other outcomes
Project management and team supervision: Creates study timelines and task lists, trains and supervises team
members in carrying out specific tasks, manages budgets of multiple grant sources for projects, and provides
overall project quality assurance.
Budget management and coordination: overseas all proposals budgets and budgets status reports, adjusts
budget planning according to project activities and timelines, and works with sponsors, UCSF contracts office(s),
and vendors to facilitate payments, subcontracts and billing. Collaborate on fundraising and proposal
development.
Dissemination of findings: Contributes to completed study reports and manuscripts, presents study results to
external stakeholders, and develops plans to disseminate key findings to larger policy and general audiences.In
your cover letter, please describe your demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice, health, and/or policy,
your experience with project management, and your availability.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $102,400 - $156,000 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
