Research Projects Manager

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Omaha, NE

CHRI Administration

Child Health Research Institute

Full‑time, Regular

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hybrid (part‑time on site, part‑time off site)

This position drives a major initiative within CHRI called Nebraska GROWN, a statewide, multi‑year pediatric cancer cohort study. The role leads project planning, resource assignment, progress of key deliverables, team guidance, and reporting on metrics and status to CHRI leadership.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Nebraska GROWN study, including activation milestones, recruitment, retention, operations, logistics, and budget.
• Define timelines and deliverable targets, and deploy resources to achieve them.
• Provide oversight of study activities and staff to ensure compliance and accurate progress.
• Plan and direct biobanking and data banking efforts, including biobank request handling procedures and tracking.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  3 years of progressive project/program management, managing multiple projects, familiarity with clinical/academic research or process improvement projects.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Abilities:
  Project management, independent work under competing deadlines, effective collaboration across diverse backgrounds, excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem‑solving, attention to detail, leadership, motivation, and direction of work groups.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related health field.
• Experience:
  
  Healthcare, laboratory, or clinical research with patient‑facing responsibilities; large observational cohort research exposure; REDCap expertise.
• Licensing: ACRP or CCRC license.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  SAP, Red Cap, other clinical research applications.
• Additional:
  Experience in an academic research setting; emotional intelligence traits; self‑starter with minimal supervision; flexibility to change; good judgment and discretion in confidential manner.

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