Research Project Manager-Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

The Research Project Manager will work with Principal Investigator(s) and Research Manager to manage, oversee, and guide ongoing complex research projects to ensure project deliverables and timelines meet expectations. May assist in daily supervisory responsibilities of study/project team members.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages programmatic activities for multiple internally and externally funded, complex research projects, and subsequent activities related to additional and ongoing funding.

• Coordinates and manages defined projects consistent with the current, externally funded project plan and future projects.

• Oversee operations of ongoing research projects and develops/troubleshoots workflows and processes as needed when challenges arise.

• Responsible for pre-award and post-award activities relating to sponsored research grant proposals and projects in conjunction with the Research Business Operations (RBO) offices.

• Works with the Research Business Operations (RBO) offices and Office of Clinical and Community Trials (OCCT) to facilitate contract negotiations and execution, to ensure proper accrual tracking, and to provide additional information as needed for timely financial reconciliation, management, and reporting.

• Partners with program leaders to develop and oversee relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. This includes working with outside partners (e.g., collaborators, funders, subcontractors, consultants, etc.) and Lurie Children’s administrative.

• This may include attending all appropriate business meetings, and external meetings, seminars and other activities deemed appropriate in the US and internationally.

• Assists with onboarding and training of additional study team members conducting day-to-day activities for ongoing research projects.

• Leads the dissemination of research findings through publication preparation, collaboration on abstracts and posters for scientific meetings, presentation of research at national meetings, coordination of presentations at research education conferences, and overseeing the preparation and evaluation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. 

• Contributes to the overall research program leadership through planning, interdisciplinary communication, and collaboration.

• Experience working in CAP and/or CLIA regulated laboratory environments.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree with four or more years clinical research experience required. Master’s degree and/or relevant research certification preferred.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a healthcare or research environment.

• Previous project management or project coordination experience preferred

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Provides high-quality customer service. Excellent knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand financial data, recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Remains agile and adaptable plus assists in implementation of various technological systems. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve, and mentor other team members.

• Ability to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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