Project Manager Translational Neuroscience - cm

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

6d•$29 - $43

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a Project Manager to provide oversight and execution of funded translational neuroscience research operations. The role supports progress across research phases and helps ensure study objectives are met within established timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager works with Clinical Study Coordinators, the Program Manager, the Principal Investigator, and other team members to support participant recruitment and engagement, study operations, documentation, and research goals. Responsibilities may expand as programs evolve. The position's standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel to offsite locations, including outside Winston-Salem, may be required. The role may also require occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate enrolled human subjects. A valid North Carolina driver's license is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least two years of relevant experience.
At least two years of experience in project management, program management development, administration, or supervisory work.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Ability to travel occasionally to offsite locations, including sites outside Winston-Salem, as needed.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate enrolled human subjects.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
The posting describes an ideal candidate as having a Master's degree and five years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

Support enrollment activities and assist with overseeing Clinical Study Coordinators’ day-to-day work under supervision, aligning activities with study goals and timelines.
Assist with participant engagement, scheduling, tracking progress, study completion, and data collection.
Monitor participant flow and study processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and escalate issues as needed.
Contribute to progress reports and research documentation for NIH and other stakeholders, following senior team members’ direction.
Meet weekly with the Program Manager to review study progress and plan next steps.
Conduct protocol-related research activities, including recruitment, eligibility screening, data collection, and quality assurance.
Support regulatory processes by preparing materials and assisting with staff training.
Order study supplies as needed.
Take initiative in completing assigned tasks and seek opportunities to expand skills and responsibilities.
Mentor and assist staff as needed to help achieve research recruitment goals.
Coordinate research activities according to study protocols, including recruitment, eligibility screening, and data collection.
Review study coordinator calendars and enrollment to identify opportunities to increase enrollment.
Collaborate with the team to review study progress, identify challenges, and support planning for next steps.
Interact with research participants and support data collection, including administering questionnaires, conducting psychological interviews, and processing samples.
Conduct telephone screenings to evaluate potentially eligible participants for enrollment.
Review documentation of participant adverse events.
Remain familiar with regulatory procedures.
Review progress and research goals with the Program Manager and Principal Investigator to achieve recruitment goals.
Perform other research and administrative tasks as programs evolve.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career development programs.
Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, for eligible positions.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.