Research Project Manager - Data Management Support

Research Project Manager (RPM) – Data Management Support

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.

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 Slicer Dicer, 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…