University of Chicago

Senior Research Project Manager

University of Chicago$80K — $92K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field.
  • 2 years of experience in clinical research studies.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record-based health interventions.
  • Experience with qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians.
  • Knowledge of implementation science and managing IRB processes.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage research projects on opioid use and chronic pain.
  • Perform literature searches and contribute to manuscript writing.
  • Train and supervise research staff and students.
  • Manage project equipment, supplies, and budget.
  • Engage with stakeholders and partner organizations.
  • Conduct qualitative interviews and develop user-centered designs.
  • Oversee data collection, management, and analysis.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and retirement plans are offered.
  • Paid time off for vacations and personal days.
  • Resources for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description

Department

BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Laiteerapong Research Staff


Job Information

Coordinate and oversee execution of research projects. Manage the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of projects, including research on opioid use and opioid use disorder, chronic pain management, minoritized populations. Perform literature searches and contribute to writing manuscripts. Manage Institutional Review Board processes, documents and protocols. Provide training and oversight to research support personnel, medical students, undergraduate research assistants and volunteers. Manage project equipment and supplies. Oversee budget and purchase of study related materials. Assist with the preparation of grant proposals and grant reports. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan, including electronic health record-based health interventions, health systems-based interventions, and pragmatic trials. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Engage with and serve as the main project contact for stakeholders, partner organizations and clinical sites. Perform qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians. Develop and analysis of user-centered designed interview. Assist with intervention development, evaluation planning, and instrument design and implementation science. Oversee development of provider tools and patient education materials. Oversee data collection, management and analysis. Contribute to strategic planning and new research development. Contribute to abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts. Ensure fidelity to study timeline and goals.

Additional Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration or other Health related field plus 2 years of experience in clinical research studies required.

Required: 2 years with: electronic health record-based health interventions; health systems-based interventions, pragmatic trials; development of provider tools and patient education materials; qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians; develop and analysis of user-centered designed interview. Education or experience: supporting IRB processes; implementation science; research on opioid use and opioid use disorder, chronic pain management, minoritized populations, engaging community partners.

Some hybrid work permitted.

Background check including review of conviction history required.

$80,100/yr - $92,000/yr + Benefits: 


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Benefit Eligibility

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.


Pay Rate Type

Salary


Pay Range

$80,100.00 - $92,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Union

Non-Union


Job is Exempt

Yes


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Posting Date

2026-09-08


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