Associate Project Manager, Feasibility and Special Projects

DaVita Kidney Care

1d • $70,000 - $106,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), we are seeking a highly committed individual to play a critical dual role. This position, with a time allocation of 70% to Feasibility Management and 30% to Project Management, serves as the feasibility process owner for evaluating and securing new clinical trials. It also drives high-impact operational projects and cross-departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will bridge data-driven site analysis with strong project execution to support the growth and efficiency of the Clinical Trials team. This position is a hybrid position based in Edina, MN.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years experience with and understanding of clinical trial feasibility, site selection processes, and start-up operations
• Ability to interpret clinical protocols and match them against site capabilities and patient data
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, with the ability to build robust trackers and manage complex timelines
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with CTMS platforms (e.g., Clinical Conductor/CCE) and data extraction/reporting tools
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of managing high-visibility operational projects and supporting cross-functional initiatives
• Knowledge and experience in nephrology or kidney care
• Proven self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
• Must be detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational critical thinking and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end operational execution of the feasibility process, taking a major ownership stake while working in tandem with Business Development oversight to coordinate, review, and submit sponsor questionnaires.
• Evaluate protocol requirements against DCR site network capabilities, patient populations, and historical performance data to equip BD and leadership with strategic recommendations for site selection.
• Maintain and continuously optimize a robust database of site intelligence (capabilities, equipment, patient demographics) to fuel data-driven feasibility submissions and streamline BD efforts.
• Serve as the primary operational partner to the BD team, supplying the finalized feasibility deliverables, clinical data, and operational insights needed to successfully position DCR to sponsors.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Feasibility team, Business Development, and cross-functional site teams to prioritize tasks and troubleshoot roadblocks.
• Own the bulk feasibility submission process.
• Complete site questionnaires accurately within sponsor portals and manage client-facing tracker submissions.
• Add and maintain site data in CCE (Clinical Conductor CTMS), ensuring accurate tracking of feasibility site status.
• Pull CKD and HD data from internal systems (e.g., CWOW) to ensure highly accurate data representation for feasibility submissions.
• Email site managers to collect protocol-specific information, track responses, and maintain active communication with sites throughout the feasibility lifecycle.
• Follow up on site readiness and sponsor requests for site activation.
• Confirm and schedule PSV/SIV (Pre-Study/Site Initiation Visits) with DCR sites, managing all necessary communication between DCR and the sponsor.
• Track activation readiness milestones, including IRT/EDC accounts and vendor/equipment needs.
• Execute operational initiatives and research studies of simple to moderate complexity.
• Support study oversight by managing day-to-day documentation, stakeholder communication, and project follow-up to ensure effective execution and drive clinical trial success.
• Build and maintain project trackers, timelines, dashboards, and reporting tools to ensure visibility into project status.
• Coordinate across departments to clear bottlenecks, ensure alignment, and keep complex initiatives moving forward smoothly.
• Support ad hoc strategic and operational projects as directed by leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible weekly work schedule
• December Industry wellness break (Week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level