Research Navigator

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Research Navigator to support and advance clinical and operational research initiatives across our organization and the Gundersen Medical Foundation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into meaningful, data-driven outcomes that improve patient care and operational excellence. The Research Navigator serves as a key partner to clinicians, operational leaders, and learners by guiding research and quality improvement projects from concept through completion. This role blends project management, research methodology, and data analysis to ensure projects are executed efficiently, rigorously, and with measurable impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in statistics, STEM field, public health, sociology, psychology or a health-related field
3-5 years' experience in research coordination, project management, or healthcare analytics
Strong understanding of research methodology, study design, and quality improvement principles
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret quantitative data
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to translate clinical and operational questions into structured, measurable research studies
Lead research and quality improvement projects from concept development through execution and dissemination
Develop project plans, establish timelines, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Identify data sources, support data collection and analysis, and interpret findings into actionable insights
Proactively identify and remove barriers to keep projects on track
Develop research protocols, tools, and documentation to ensure methodological rigor
Support scholarly dissemination efforts, including abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and posters
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff, clinicians, and learners on research design, methods, and data interpretation