Research Project Manager - Data Management Support

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.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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