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Research Project Manager (RPM) within Mercy Research will:
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.
Maintain status reports and project metrics and appropriately triage and categorize all incoming work. Understand dependencies between project issues, external influences, etc. and act to develop remedies as needed.
Interact significantly with project team members (business, clinical and technical team members), vendors, finance personnel, and Mercy multiple functional or support departments.
Share information with coworkers and encourage coworker participation in Mercy Research activities.
Provide information to project team members regarding operational, change management, and trial management strategies and opportunities.
Develop, maintain 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:
Research Project Manager – Data Management Support
Are you passionate about clinical research and data-driven innovation? Mercy Research is seeking a Research Project Manager (RPM) – Data Management Support to play a pivotal role in advancing our research capabilities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented environment and is excited to support research teams through expert data management and cross-functional coordination.
In this role, you will:
Support clinical research activities by serving as the primary resource for data acquisition, extraction, and management using standard clinical data platforms such as SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench, and REDCap.
Act as the key liaison between Mercy Technology Services (MTS), the Research - Enterprise Data and Analytics Office Value Delivery Team (Research VDT), and Mercy Research, including direct communication with research investigators.
Promote research data literacy by assisting with education and training initiatives for Mercy Research caregivers and investigators. A Day in the Life
As the RPM – Data Management Support, you will work closely with the Clinical Research Director for Real World Data and Innovation. You’ll be the go-to person for fellow research caregivers who may have limited experience with data tools, helping them navigate study data requests and providing technical support when needed.
Your day-to-day will include:
Leading communication between MTS, EDAO, and Mercy Research to ensure seamless collaboration and understanding across departments.
Interpreting and translating the needs of various stakeholders to support interdepartmental requests and discussions.
Tracking and analyzing data trends to identify opportunities for programmatic improvement.
Representing Mercy Research in meetings with legal, financial, vendor, and technology teams.
Facilitating exploratory meetings with investigators and VDT members to clarify study needs.
Utilizing Microsoft Office, project management platforms, clinical data tools, and network-approved AI solutions to enhance daily workflows.
Operating independently in a dynamic environment where creative problem-solving and innovative thinking are highly valued.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 3 years healthcare or clinical experience demonstrating capabilities and success applicable to the role. Demonstrated experience may be gained from prior roles, through completion of college degrees, or a combination of applicable professional and educational experiences.
Preferred Education: Advanced degree or Bachelor's degree with a professional certification relevant to health project management.
Preferred Experience: 5 years of experience in business development with project management expertise in a healthcare environment.
Preferred Certification: Professional certification in a research or project management area.
Other Skills and Knowledge:- Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing.
Superior organizing and coordinating skills.
Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage complex relationships.
Able to manage multiple, simple to moderately complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Clinical research skills, understanding, and practice experience.
Ability to prepare and analyze research reports and proposals.
Perform designated database management with skills.
Self-starter who enjoys creating and innovating in a hands-on manner, adapting quickly to any situation.
Comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged.
Strong business acumen and judgment.
Facilitates work in an open and collaborative style.
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.
Mercy is a healthcare organization that operates hospital-based cancer registry programs and provides oncology services. The organization coordinates cancer care through multi-disciplinary teams, manages Commission on Cancer certification processes, and compiles cancer statistics for medical professionals. Mercy is committed to innovation, technology, and compassionate patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and shape the future of healthcare.
