Project Manager, Research Programs

Society of Critical Care Medicine•Mount Prospect, IL

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating research and quality programs across SCCM’s Discovery initiatives, the Critical Care Research Network, and related quality programs. This role supports program strategy, implementation, project oversight, research operations, stakeholder coordination, and dissemination activities to advance organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field required
Minimum of 5 years of clinical or scientific research and/or quality improvement experience, including research or quality improvement project management
Experience supporting grant application and proposal development
Current knowledge of best practices in clinical research and familiarity with funding agencies such as NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, and others
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with database applications such as REDCap
Ability to understand data analysis and apply insights in reports and presentations
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
Must reside in the Chicagoland area

Nice To Haves

master’s degree or higher preferred
Program or project management certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support program strategy, program management, implementation, and ongoing coordination for research and quality programs
Track and maintain oversight of Discovery projects and programs
Provide administrative coordination and oversight for Discovery Workgroups, including meeting scheduling, agenda development, documentation management, communications, and tracking of workgroup activities and deliverables
Engage with technical communities and technical groups in product development and implementation aligned with approved business plans
Plan, develop, and maintain documentation that supports research and quality functions and aligns with SCCM policies and strategic priorities
Keep principal investigators informed of project status, budgets, reports, and other matters related to assigned projects and programs
Support site or member recruitment, project design, and dissemination of findings for projects and programs
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, conference calls, agendas, minutes, and presentations for multiple projects and studies
Manage project documentation, including conflict of interest records, data use agreements, required forms for research studies, and manuscript submissions
Support healthcare data interpretation and presentation development
Serve as staff liaison to assigned volunteer committees, subcommittees, and task forces
Provide coordination and administrative support for the Discovery Data Coordinating Center and Clinical Coordinating Center
Support the online learning portfolio as needed
Interface with foundation, industry, and government funding agencies regarding research and clinical quality improvement proposals
Collaborate with research and quality staff to implement activities related to the Discovery Data Coordinating Center and Clinical Coordinating Center
Work with multiple levels of leadership, staff, and external entities regarding grant-funded projects
Support proposal development, submission timelines, and required documentation for grant applications
Provide administrative and operational support for research and programmatic grant activities
Identify funding opportunities and assist investigators or leadership with strategic planning for future submissions
Assist with SCCM annual Congress and other events and meetings as assigned
Support research and quality staff on special projects or initiatives as needed