Outcomes Research Manager- Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full-time Days

Responsibilities

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate research support staff, overseeing their duties to ensure high-quality data abstraction, maintenance of data integrity, collection and submission of research registries data, completion of literature reviews, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Guide and provide leadership on outcome-based research projects focused on retrospective data analysis.
• Co-lead the Cardiovascular Research Committee alongside key physician/research leadership.
• Track and report progress on research projects, publications, and presentations to the Division, Departments, and BCVI leadership.
• Oversee and support research fellows in partnership with physician counterparts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal research guidelines and policies.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with Clinical Trials Unit, Department of Surgery and Department of Medicine leadership, and Northwestern University research teams.
• Apply strong judgment and communication skills to guide research priorities and ensure alignment with clinical excellence.
• Cultivate a team environment that promotes professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another healthcare-related field and 3-5 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in cardiovascular clinical or research setting.
• Experience in nursing with a focus on patient outcomes, quality improvement, or outcomes-based/other research.
• Previous leadership experience in research or clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• Reimbursable Well-Being Fund ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay