Project Manager I

About the role

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Project Manager I to support a portfolio of cardiovascular research studies within the Department of Cardiology. The position involves managing day-to-day operations of multiple studies, coordinating study activities, and ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple cardiovascular research studies, ensuring projects are completed on time and in accordance with study protocols.
• Cook up study activities including startup, recruitment, enrollment, data collection, follow-up, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, study documentation, procedural manuals, and tracking tools.
• Maintain study progress, prepare reports, and oversee quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Ensure adherence to sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and other stakeholders to support successful study execution.
• Assist with study budgets, financial tracking, and progress reporting.
• Support training and coordination of research personnel.
• Participate in data analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings.
• Serve as a liaison between the research team and internal and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Psychology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in clinical research, research administration, healthcare operations, project management, or related healthcare activities.
• Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Experience supporting cardiovascular or other clinical research studies.
• Experience in an academic medical center or healthcare research environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical research processes and scientific principles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research-related systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical research processes and scientific principles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research-related systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Schedule

Hours Per Week 40