Research Project Manager

HealthPartners•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

Join a collaborative, mission-driven research organization dedicated to advancing research that improves health and well-being. The Research Project Manager supports a diverse portfolio of innovative research, with approximately 50% of the role dedicated to the HealthPartners Neuroscience Center and 50% supporting other Research & Evaluation division projects, according to evolving needs and priorities. The role works closely with scientists and research staff in a team-oriented environment focused on curiosity and scientific excellence. The position manages complex research studies, applies a thorough understanding of project objectives, and serves as a consultant and facilitator where specialized expertise is needed. It may involve managing projects within grant operating budgets, coordinating recruitment and data collection, conducting qualitative interviews, advising principal investigators on protocol content and implementation systems, and directing participating staff.

Requirements

A master's degree in a health-related field; a PMP or ACRP-CRC certification plus some experience, or five or more years of relevant professional expertise, may substitute for lesser academic degrees.
Specialized training for the study-specific area or areas of expertise.
At least three years of experience recruiting for, implementing, and monitoring research projects, including data-only and human-subjects studies.
Demonstrated planning and management skills.
Ability to adhere to a research protocol while exercising flexibility and judgment in unforeseen situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with care providers, operations and support staff, study participants, and outside funders and sponsors.
Experience developing and maintaining computerized databases.
Reliable transportation for travel to HealthPartners clinics and meeting sites.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in staff supervision.
Four years of experience in health care or research.
Specialty training or expertise in a research-related area.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage one or multiple research projects, including data-only, human-subjects, sub-site, and survey studies.
Liaise with clinic staff and internal and external departments, companies, grant partners, and other collaborators; facilitate groups, meetings, and committees.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource estimates and track progress toward deadlines.
Contribute to protocols, manuals of procedures, regulatory documentation, and Clinical Trials submissions.
Collaborate on documentation systems, forms, questionnaires, and surveys; serve as a primary contact for external collaborators when needed.
Identify barriers and independently develop and act on solutions to complex project problems.
Implement study protocols and ensure they are followed within regulatory guidelines.
Direct, train, and potentially evaluate study staff, and educate staff on applicable organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Allocate and coordinate resources, including maintaining budgets for studies with large budgets or complex financial situations.
Contribute to operational feasibility analysis as processes and timelines are developed.
Design and oversee data collection, develop and implement methods to assess data accuracy and completeness, document data collection processes, and maintain project files.
Conduct focus groups, summarize interviews, participate in qualitative analysis, and potentially conduct open-ended interviews and draft intervention materials.
Manage, implement, and conduct project interventions.
Prepare reports and perform basic statistical analysis of results as requested.
Draft or develop IRB applications and other human-subject research materials.
Contribute to periodic and final reports for funding agencies and oversight organizations; potentially serve as the primary contact for the IRB and funding agencies.
Participate in presentations, draft abstracts or posters, and contribute to journal articles.
Draft regulatory applications to conduct research and participate in research operations and other HealthPartners Institute activities.
Manage contract development with consultants and sub-recipients as delegated by the principal investigator.
Collaborate with study investigators and RPMO supervisors on issues affecting the department or study, and oversee and track study-related activities of staff.
Perform miscellaneous research tasks as assigned.