Summary of Position

The Project Manager (PM) will support the Center for Learning Health System Sciences (CLHSS), primarily the Rapid Prospective Evaluation (RapidEval) program.

The project manager for RapidEval will be responsible for the management of associated research projects and program initiatives and will interface and coordinate work with IT, clinical, and academic stakeholders. The PM will report to the Research Operations Director and work closely with the program leadership team and staff from project intake, to set priorities for portfolio management, establish work plans, assess risk and build contingency plans, and resolve issues.

This position receives minimal guidance and requires the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have strong technical, organization, project management, and communication (written and oral) skills to guide two multi-disciplinary teams and ensure deliverables are timely and meet requirements. This position also requires a high tolerance for ambiguity to research and develop solutions to undefined research topics. CLHSS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staffing, operations, and research.

Duties/Responsibilities

60%: Rapid Prospective Evaluation Program

• Strategize, develop and implement individual clinical research project plans including design, conduct, performance, monitoring, recording, analysis and reporting for each proposal selected in the bi-annual Call for Proposals (CFPs)
• Assist investigators in the development of proposals towards rapid eval guidelines; track proposals in development
• Effectively manage interest holder expectations and resource requirements to ensure ownership and success
• Publish CFPs broadly across the University and M Health Fairview system
• Coordinate resources provided by CTSI (e.g., BPIC, BDAC)
• Partner with the M Health Fairview Learning Health System Program Manager and other staff for implementation of research projects
• Lead regular meetings with research teams to establish priorities, check progress, identify and resolve issues including distribution of updates and ensuring next steps are complete

30%: Ad hoc Grant Project Manager

• Provide project management support on sponsored projects, as assigned.

10%: CLHSS Operational Management

• Support CLHSS service request process
• Identify/track key measures of success for assigned program
• Serve as a resource for CLHSS programs in project management planning and best practices
• Other tasks as assigned

Work Arrangements

This position follows UMN Work. With Flexibility. guidelines. Currently, the position will be primarily working from home. There may be occasional needs to be on campus and over time there may be a need to set a regular schedule for a few days on campus each week. Work hours should follow a regular schedule between 7-5, M-F.

Salary range: $70-78K

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a STEM field with at least 5 years of experience, or advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience, or a combination of related education and work experience equal to nine years.
• Strong analytical skills with established organization and project management strategies to keep track of details in the context of the larger objectives and manage multiple responsibilities and projects
• Ability to work independently, as a part of a team, and with changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, set and maintain deadlines, prioritize assignments, proactively problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Experience with clinical and/or translational research
• Experience with regulatory aspects (e.g. IRB and FDA) of conducting clinical research
• University of Minnesota experience
• HIPAA & CITI Training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team
• Healthcare experience or experience working in a healthcare system
• Experience working on federally funded projects
• Master's degree or project management certification
• Proactive, self-starting work ethic

The Center for Learning Health System Sciences is a one-of-a-kind partnership between the Medical School and School of Public Health with a goal to decrease the time it takes for science to make it from the lab to the clinic in pursuit of better health outcomes for the patients we serve. CLHSS is composed of a core and five programs spanning the data-knowledge-practice LHS lifecycle including evidence synthesis, pragmatic trials, digital health, and data democratization and model development. CLHSS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staffing, operations, and research. Learn more about the center by visiting: med.umn.edu/clhss

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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