Project Manager I

Department:

36962 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Cardiology: Adult

Status:


Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Project Manager I to support various Cardiovascular Research studies for investigators in the Department of Cardiology.

Pay Range:
$28.55 - $42.85

Make a Difference in Cardiovascular Research

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Project Manager I to support a portfolio of cardiovascular research studies within the Department of Cardiology. In this role, you will partner with investigators and research teams to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate clinical and translational research projects that advance cardiovascular care and improve patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple cardiovascular research studies, ensuring projects are completed on time and in accordance with study protocols.
  
• Coordinate study activities including startup, recruitment, enrollment, data collection, follow-up, and closeout.
  
• Develop and maintain project plans, study documentation, procedural manuals, and tracking tools.
  
• Monitor 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.
  

Education & Experience

• 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.
  
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Preferred

• Industry sponsored Project Management, strongly preferred
  
• Master's degree in a related discipline.
  
• Experience supporting cardiovascular or other clinical research studies.
  
• Experience in an academic medical center or healthcare research environment.
  
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
  

Knowledge, Skills & 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.
  

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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
  
• Incentive pay for select positions
  
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  

Benefits and more

• 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
  
• Educational Assistance Program
  

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.