Senior Research Project Manager

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Research Project Manager to coordinate and oversee complex research projects across U.S. sites, with HQ in Chicago.

You will manage daily workflows, ensure timelines, and supervise staff and trainees while advancing studies on opioid use and related health interventions. Responsibilities include IRB administration, grant proposal support, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder collaboration with clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration or other health-related field with 2 years of clinical research experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple research projects and timelines.
• Experience with IRB submissions and protocol documentation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for grant reports and publications.
• Familiarity with health services research and implementation science is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee execution of research projects across sites.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and staff supervision.
• Oversee IRB processes, documents, and study protocols.
• Contribute to grant proposals and subsequent reporting.
• Conduct qualitative interviews and analyze interview data.
• Assist with intervention design and data management.

Skills

Project management

IRB processes

Qualitative interviews

Grant writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration or other Health related field

Job description

Department

BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Laiteerapong Research Staff

About the Department

General Internal Medicine (GIM) has a rich tradition at The University of Chicago, dating back to the founding of the medical school in 1927. With the rising prominence of the medical subspecialties after World War II, the Department of Medicine reaffirmed its commitment to GIM in 1969: ‘Every trainee must receive intensive, comprehensive training in General Medicine as an optimal base for advanced training, whether in a subspecialty or General Internal Medicine.’ Under the leadership of Dr. Alvin Tarlov (Chair of Medicine, 1968-81), The University of Chicago led a national effort to reestablish academic sections of General Internal Medicine. In 1973, the Section of General Internal Medicine was organized to include separate GIM inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services. The Section of General Internal Medicine assumed responsibility for housestaff training and for relationships with community hospitals. A fellowship program was established for trainees interested in academic GIM and educational leadership. With the support from our Department Chairs since 1968 ,GIM research has flourished at The University of Chicago, with faculty recognized as national leaders in the areas of medical ethics, health economics and policy, health services and outcomes research.

Job Information

Senior Research Project Managerfor various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. (HQ: Chicago, IL).”

Coordinate and oversee execution of research projects. Manage the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of projects, including research on opioid use and opioid use disorder, chronic pain management, minoritized populations. Perform literature searches and contribute to writing manuscripts. Manage Institutional Review Board processes, documents and protocols. Provide training and oversight to research support personnel, medical students, undergraduate research assistants and volunteers. Manage project equipment and supplies. Oversee budget and purchase of study related materials. Assist with the preparation of grant proposals and grant reports. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan, including electronic health record-based health interventions, health systems-based interventions, and pragmatic trials. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Engage with and serve as the main project contact for stakeholders, partner organizations and clinical sites. Perform qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians. Develop and analysis of user-centered designed interview. Assist with intervention development, evaluation planning, and instrument design and implementation science. Oversee development of provider tools and patient education materials. Oversee data collection, management and analysis. Contribute to strategic planning and new research development. Contribute to abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts. Ensure fidelity to study timeline and goals.

Additional Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration or other Health related field plus 2 years of experience in clinical research studies required.

Required: 2 years with: electronic health record-based health interventions; health systems-based interventions, pragmatic trials; development of provider tools and patient education materials; qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians; develop and analysis of user-centered designed interview. Education or experience: supporting IRB processes; implementation science; research on opioid use and opioid use disorder, chronic pain management, minoritized populations, engaging community partners.

Some hybrid work permitted.

Background check including review of conviction history required.

$80,100/yr - $92,000/yr + Benefits: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$80,100.00 - $92,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

Non-Union

Job is Exempt

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2026-09-22

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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