Research Project Manager

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid medical/sick leave

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago seeks a Research Project Manager to lead recruitment for the AoURP and related studies, coordinating across multiple sites and partners. You will engage with stakeholders, manage enrollment, and help drive study objectives while ensuring compliance with policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data handling, budget awareness, and process improvement to support the 31,000-participant plan and the Nutrition for Precision Health program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a health-related field.
• Supervisory or project management experience.
• IRB CITI training completed and recertified every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and enrollment for AoURP and Nutrition for Precision Health.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders on engagement and workflow.
• Coordinate budgets, data, and regulatory compliance across sites.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility & organization

Microsoft Office Suite

Clinical research knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health science

Master's degree in social or health science

Job description

Department: MED-Preventive Medicine

Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Target hiring range for this position will be between $63,000 - $80,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary

The All of Us Research Program (AoURP) at Northwestern Medicine is an unprecedented, large-scale multi-site study that will enroll 31,000 participants over the next 5 years. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Manager for AoURP and partner studies, namely Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH), will oversee the recruitment and enrollment for both programs. The candidate may also collaborate with internal/external stakeholders regarding team engagement and/or operation workflow, including but not limited to community outreach and financial vendors.

Please note: Supervisor provides objectives and deadlines. Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objective and deadlines and overall compliance with policy and procedures. EE completes some activities without direction, informing supervisor only of potentially controversial matters, and/or far-reaching implications.

Specific Responsibilities

Technical

• Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives.
• Plans, develops & implements new processes & protocols to support research studies & maximize/extend study capabilities.
• Oversees completion of study activities per protocol.
• Ensures that study protocols are in compliance with appropriate rules & regulations & reviews study progress and recommends revisions, amendments, and/or other study changes as necessary to better meet needs of sponsors.
• Reviews scientific literature & evaluates & recommends applicable techniques & procedures.

Administrative

• Analyzes, evaluates & interprets data to determine relevance to research
• Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc.
• Creates data for use in grant submission & develop new proposals for research including obtaining financial support.
• Acts as liaison between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.

Finance

• May create &/or manage research study budget which may include deciding on & approving expenditures of funds based on budget.
• Monitors accounts.
• Negotiates prices & specifications with vendors.
• Purchases supplies, materials, equipment & services.
• Ensures appropriate allocation & compliance.
• Invoices study sponsors for study tests/procedures.
• Coordinates & participates in budgetary negotiations with industry sponsors.

Supervision

• Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows.
• Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 5 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Customer service
• Clear communication of ideas
• Attention to detail for accurate data reporting
• Flexibility and organization
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of all aspects of clinical research, including laboratory work, clinical exams, and supervision of staff.Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines while keeping the study on track and meeting the accrual goals.Must be able to remain steady under pressure, be adaptable, take direction from others, and be a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with research communications and engagement

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.