Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Clinical Research Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $79K/yr
5+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager to oversee complex biomedical and social-behavioral research studies. The role involves managing all aspects of research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams to meet study objectives.
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Responsibilities
Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives
Plans, develops & implements new processes & protocols to support research studies & maximize/extend study capabilities
Oversees completion of study activities per protocol.Collaborating with nursing staff and Principal Investigator (PI) ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements; interviews participants & obtains social & medical histories; based on results determines & registers participants with appropriate sponsors; completes informed consent; determines & organizes patient's treatment and test schedules
Ensures that study protocols are in compliance with appropriate rules & regulations & reviews study progress and recommends revisions, amendments, and/or other study changes as necessary to better meet needs of sponsors.Manages conduct of experimental tests & procedures.Closely monitors & documents patient's adverse events; partners with nursing staff in modifying dosages, tests & treatment schedule
Reviews scientific literature & evaluates & recommends applicable techniques & procedures
Analyzes, evaluates & interprets data to determine relevance to research
Assists PI in developing statistical methods & models to analyze & report data based upon study requirements
Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc
Creates data for use in grant submission & develop new proposals for research including obtaining financial support
Acts as liaison between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner
May manage submission of regulatory documents to the IRB, including development of informed consent forms
Manages project data including processing, accuracy, analysis & evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives.Partners with internal/external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize and prepare progress & final reports
Provides consultation to internal/external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues and analysis of data
Develops and supports build of study related databases
May create &/or manage research study budget which may include deciding on & approving expenditures of funds based on budget
Monitors accounts
Negotiates prices & specifications with vendors
Purchases supplies, materials, equipment & services
Ensures appropriate allocation & compliance
Invoices study sponsors for study tests/procedures
Coordinates & participates in budgetary negotiations with industry sponsors
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators
May supervise study staff members
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a social or health science + 5 years experience; or 7 years practical research study or related experience; or a master's degree in a social or health science + 3 years experience is required
Supervisory or project management experience required
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Computer Proficiency, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
Experience working with the cardiovascular population
Experience coordinating IND and IDE studies
Enhanced clinical understanding of the cardiovascular population
Familiarity with hospital electronic systems (i.e. electronic medical records)
Experience building research databases
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more!
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.
If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Northwestern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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