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Project Manager II - Academic Public Health Sciences

Advocate Health · WI · Remote available · $33.05–$49.60 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a multi-center study you helped run. What was your role in keeping the sites on track?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually coordinated several sites, which is harder than running one study in one place.

Tell me about a time you supervised research staff. How did you handle someone who was not meeting expectations?

What they are checking: Whether they can give direct feedback and support, since the role requires supervisory experience.

Tell me about a time you helped interpret study results or prepare them for publication.

What they are checking: Whether they can contribute to analysis discussions with the PI, as the posting describes.

What would you do

One clinical site is far behind on enrollment and the PI wants answers. How would you figure out what is going wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose root causes like workflow, staffing or eligibility before pushing the site harder.

A site coordinator tells you a participant was enrolled who did not meet eligibility criteria. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report protocol deviations honestly and follow IRB rules instead of quietly fixing it.

How do you work with a principal investigator who changes priorities often?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage up, clarify trade-offs and keep the team steady through shifting plans.

About the work

The posting says you negotiate protocol changes with the sponsor. Walk me through how a protocol amendment moves from idea to approval.

What they are checking: Whether they understand IRB review, sponsor sign-off and site retraining before a change takes effect.

This is an implementation science group. What does implementation research measure that a typical clinical trial does not?

What they are checking: Whether they understand outcomes like adoption, fidelity and reach, not just whether a treatment works.

This position is grant funded. How do you track timelines and deliverables so the team meets grant milestones?

What they are checking: Whether they connect daily work to funder reporting and know a missed milestone can threaten funding.

What tools do you use to manage tasks, data quality and communication across sites?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical systems, like REDCap or shared trackers, that keep many moving parts visible.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 85037 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Implementation Science Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 ******Grant Funded Position****** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master's degree in psychology, Nursing, or Basic Science with two years' relevant administrative and medical experience in research projects or other health-related activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One-year experience in a supervisory capacity. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Oversees the operational activities at the clinical site(s) and coordinates the activities of a multi-center study or multiple large studies. • Collaborates with principal investigator(s) in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results. Negotiates protocol changes with funding agency/sponsor. • Assumes major responsibility for the successful and timely completion of the tasks that comprise the implementation and analysis phases of a multi-center study or multiple studies including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. • Coordinates the hiring of and provides direction to support staff. Plans and coordinates training sessions for project personnel located at the different clinical sites. Oversees recruitment, data collection, and follow-up activities. • Translates planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks for project implementation and sets priorities for project implementation. • Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data. Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring; participate in the analysis of study data and the writing of scientific papers for publication. • Develops data collection forms, procedural manuals, and other documents required for project implementation and evaluation. • Ensures that all aspects of the following are completed: • a. Study is conducted in accordance to the study protocol and contract • b. Legal aspects adhere to state and federal regulations and guidelines • c. Requirements of the Medical School and the University comply with the conduct of the study • d. Technical requirements of the funding agency are met, including auditing requirements • Conducts site visits to evaluate staff and study activities. Coordinates sponsor audits. • Represents the project to all related community agencies and organizations, serving as the study's liaison, spokesperson, and representative. • Conducts meetings and visits with potential study sponsors to promote WFUHS as a study site. • Attends and participates in national and local meetings related to the planning, operation, and evaluation of the study. • Assists industry representatives (pharmaceutical, device, etc.) in planning and implementing future studies due to extensive knowledge in the specific field of research. • Responsible for developing and monitoring the study budget(s). Compiles and prepares financial progress reports. Tracks payments by sponsors, assuring correct amount received for each participant and testing. • Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles Experience in both single- and multi-center studies WORK ENVIRONMENT Clean, well-lit office environment #WFUHS 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.