Research Project Manager

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate and implement research grants and IIT budgets across the network. The role supports grant processes, financial reporting, and operational policy development in a fast-paced healthcare research environment.

Responsibilities include creating and analyzing grant budgets, metrics, and reports; ensuring compliance; and partnering with PIs and departments to drive funded initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in business or health-related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of grants management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement research grants and IIT budgets, and track expenses.
• Prepare grants and operational metrics, outcomes, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and internal policies.
• Collaborate with PI, research staff, and departments to advance funded projects.
• Develop and maintain grant administrative content and deadlines.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Grant administration

Budget analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Clinical research coordination

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences, business or related field

Master's in business and/or health-related field (preferred)

Tools

Grants management systems

Job description

Primary City/State:Shea Medical Office Building - 10290 N 92nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85258Category:IT Product and Project ManagementShift:DayDepartment:HRI-Research DevelopmentMonday- FridayMust reside in ArizonaGreat care starts with great people. (Like you.)At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARYThe Research Project Manager is responsible for the continued coordination, development, and implementation of research grants and operational processes to support research operations across the network. This operations administrator identifies, develops, implements, and manages research operating procedures while fostering an innovative environment to assist in meeting the Research Institutes strategic initiatives. In addition, the Research Project Manager will provide support related to process, expense control, Investigator Initiated trials (IIT), and grants administration. Partners with research program managers and principal investigators (PI) and interfaces with departments, provider practices, and medical staff to support research operations. The incumbent will develop and prepare both grants and operational metrics, outcomes, and reports.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMonitors grant operations and procedures related to budget, financials, programs, personnel, information management, investigator initiated trials, and other administrative services. Develop, implement and provide operational analytical support to clinical research programs. Researches and resolves grant expense concerns to ensure accurate reporting and payment. Supports clinical research initiatives to assure adherence to organizational and operational service line goals. Utilizes data related to the delivery and outcomes, department productivity as well as daily operations, attribution and new project management. Tracks, analyzes and reports on operational metrics to assist in the development of strategy, philanthropic support, and marketing for grants.Serve as a key administrator for research operations, oversees analysis, policy and procedure development that supports early phase scientific services. Assists in the development, analysis, and modifications of research operational policies, procedures and practices that affect the immediate operation. Generates reports, analyze grant and IIT budget variances.Oversee and manage all programmatic and budgetary compliance specific to the designated sponsored project(s), monitor policy guidance and participate in funding source and industry technical assistance calls/webinars . Collaborate with the designated PI to lead appropriate and timely accomplishment of assigned funded sponsored project activities. To this end, the research operations administrator will work, on a day-to-day basis, with the PI and project team to:Identify areas of risk and/or concern prior to grant proposal development create or collaborate with faculty, staff, external consultants, and physician scientists in the production, delivery, and assessment of relevant grant-specific materials, develops and maintains grant administrative website content, (coordinate with staff to ensure deadlines for research proposal submissions, new award/contract set-up, financial reporting and award closeouts. Facilitate grant-funded activities or grant-specific events.Recommends and reviews operational initiatives for resource and financial feasibility. Works with leadership and finance to establish compliance processes and develop budgets. Provides training for faculty and staff in grant processes and procedures. Ensures IIT related financial reimbursement is collected, tracked, and documented through completion.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONBachelors life sciences, business or related field. RequiredMasters in business and/or health related field PreferredEXPERIENCE2 years grants management experience RequiredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSClinical Research Certification, Grants Professionals Certification (GPC), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) PreferredWe're all in for your career.