Research Project Manager - Data Management Support

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Research Project Manager (RPM) within Mercy Research will:

• Manage the overall coordination, status reporting, financials, schedules and stability of project-oriented work efforts, ensure that project goals and objectives are met within agreed upon time, scope and resource requirements.
• Maintain status reports and project metrics and appropriately triage and categorize all incoming work. Understand dependencies between project issues, external influences, etc. and act to develop remedies as needed.
• Interact significantly with project team members (business, clinical and technical team members), vendors, finance personnel, and Mercy multiple functional or support departments.
• Share information with coworkers and encourage coworker participation in Mercy Research activities.
• Provide information to project team members regarding operational, change management, and trial management strategies and opportunities.
• Develop, maintain and facilitate the usage of various datasets, databases and medical records systems necessary to facilitate study start-up, conduct and support.

Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Research Project Manager - Data Management Support

Are you passionate about clinical research and data-driven innovation? Mercy Research is seeking a Research Project Manager (RPM) - Data Management Support to play a pivotal role in advancing our research capabilities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented environment and is excited to support research teams through expert data management and cross-functional coordination.

In this role, you will:

• Support clinical research activities by serving as the primary resource for data acquisition, extraction, and management using standard clinical data platforms such as SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench, and REDCap.
• Act as the key liaison between Mercy Technology Services (MTS), the Research - Enterprise Data and Analytics Office Value Delivery Team (Research VDT), and Mercy Research, including direct communication with research investigators.
• Promote research data literacy by assisting with education and training initiatives for Mercy Research caregivers and investigators.

A Day in the Life

As the RPM - Data Management Support, you will work closely with the Clinical Research Director for Real World Data and Innovation. You'll be the go-to person for fellow research caregivers who may have limited experience with data tools, helping them navigate study data requests and providing technical support when needed.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading communication between MTS, EDAO, and Mercy Research to ensure seamless collaboration and understanding across departments.
• Interpreting and translating the needs of various stakeholders to support interdepartmental requests and discussions.
• Tracking and analyzing data trends to identify opportunities for programmatic improvement.
• Representing Mercy Research in meetings with legal, financial, vendor, and technology teams.
• Facilitating exploratory meetings with investigators and VDT members to clarify study needs.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, project management platforms, clinical data tools, and network-approved AI solutions to enhance daily workflows.
• Operating independently in a dynamic environment where creative problem-solving and innovative thinking are highly valued.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 3 years healthcare or clinical experience demonstrating capabilities and success applicable to the role. Demonstrated experience may be gained from prior roles, through completion of college degrees, or a combination of applicable professional and educational experiences.
• Preferred Education: Advanced degree or Bachelor's degree with a professional certification relevant to health project management.
• Preferred Experience: 5 years of experience in business development with project management expertise in a healthcare environment.
• Preferred Certification: Professional certification in a research or project management area.
• Other Skills and Knowledge:
• Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Superior organizing and coordinating skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage complex relationships.
• Able to manage multiple, simple to moderately complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Clinical research skills, understanding, and practice experience.
• Ability to prepare and analyze research reports and proposals.
• Perform designated database management with skills.
• Self-starter who enjoys creating and innovating in a hands-on manner, adapting quickly to any situation.
• Comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged.
• Strong business acumen and judgment.
• Facilitates work in an open and collaborative style.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.