Project Manager - Mercy Research (Hybrid)

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Associate Research Project Manager (ARPM) within Mercy Research will:

• With supervision, 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.
• assist with the maintenance of status reports and project metrics and appropriately triage and categorize all incoming work. Understand dependencies between project issues, external influences, etc.
• Interact with supervision, with project team members (business, clinical and technical team members), vendors, finance personnel, and Mercy multiple functional or support departments.
• Provide information to project team members regarding operational, change management, and trial management strategies and opportunities.
• Initiate coordination of 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.

Position Details:

Project Manager - Research (Associate Research Project Manager)

Hybrid | Onsite presence and travel to Mercy sites as needed

About Mercy Research

Mercy Research is one of the nation's largest fully integrated, community health system-based research organizations. Mercy Research is engaged in sponsored oncology and non-oncology clinical trials and outcome-based research. In addition, Mercy Research provides ministry-wide support for investigator-initiated studies, research led by Mercy caregivers, and scholarly activities and research experiences for students and trainees. These activities support Mercy-held designations and accreditations and partnerships with Mercy‑affiliated medical schools and other academic institutions.

Position Overview

The Associate Research Project Manager facilitates the startup, modification, and closeout of studies for Mercy researchers, trainees, and students and assists Mercy physicians with requirements for Humanitarian Use Devices (HUDs) and Expanded Access/Compassionate Use programs. This role provides hands-on support for REDCap project design, data quality management, and researcher education. Working closely with Mercy Research team members, Mercy researchers and other departments, this position enables high-quality research execution and continued growth of Mercy's research portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

REDCap & Research Data Support

• Support researchers in designing, building, testing, and modifying REDCap data collection forms and surveys.
• Assist with data quality checks, dataset exports, and preparation of data for analysis.
• Assist with development of REDCap educational materials, tools, and resources.
• Support the development and refinement of standard operating procedures for REDCap utilization.

Research Project Coordination

• Coordinate and track investigator-initiated studies, HUDs, and Expanded Access/Compassionate Use requests from startup through completion.
• Maintain ongoing communication with study teams and provide project status updates.
• Coordinate with Mercy Graduate Medical Education, Pharmacy, Clinical Education, and other departments

Impact of the Role

Mercy Research currently supports more than 100 active investigator‑initiated studies and 50 active HUDs and Expanded Access/Compassionate Use interventions with new investigator-initiated studies and Expanded Access requests in startup. With continued growth in research activity and expanding academic partnerships-this role is critical to sustaining compliance, data quality, researcher support, and program scalability.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare or clinical experience demonstrating capabilities relevant to research project coordination
• Experience may be obtained through professional roles, completion of college degrees, or a combination of education and applicable work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

• Experience:

• 3 years of project management experience in a clinical research organization

• Certification: Professional certification in research or project management preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• Clinical research knowledge and familiarity with research reporting
• Database management experience
• Self-starter comfortable with innovation, change, and hands-on work
• Sound judgment and strong business acumen

Why Join Mercy Research?

At Mercy, research supports our mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while advancing clinical knowledge. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives, collaborate with academic partners, and support Mercy caregivers and learners as they advance discovery and innovation.

Apply today and help shape the future of research at Mercy.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.