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Senior Research Project Manager

University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $80,100–$92,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about the largest health services research study you managed. What was your role across the study's life?

What they are checking: Whether they have senior-level experience running complex studies, not just pieces of them.

Tell me about a time you supervised research staff. How did you set expectations and give feedback?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead coordinators and assistants, which a senior project manager usually must do.

What draws you to health services and outcomes research in internal medicine?

What they are checking: Whether they care about research that changes how care is delivered, which sustains people in long projects.

What would you do

How would you manage a multisite study involving primary care clinics and diabetes patients?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate sites, staff and data in clinical settings where research is not the main priority.

Recruitment is behind and the funder expects an update next month. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly with new strategies and report honestly instead of hoping the numbers improve.

Two faculty members on the team give you conflicting directions. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they bring disagreements into the open and get a decision instead of trying to satisfy both quietly.

About the work

How do you prepare IRB submissions and amendments, and keep a study compliant over several years?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the regulatory work that keeps long-running studies approved and on track.

How do you help a PI prepare a grant application or progress report?

What they are checking: Whether they can contribute to writing, budgets and timelines that keep the lab funded.

How do you manage data from EHR extracts, surveys and claims so it's clean and secure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand data management and privacy rules for health services research.

How do you keep a study budget on track over several years?

What they are checking: Whether they can monitor spending, plan staffing and avoid surprises near the end of a grant.

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Department BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Laiteerapong Research Staff About the Department General Internal Medicine (GIM) has a rich tradition at The University of Chicago, dating back to the founding of the medical school in 1927. With the rising prominence of the medical subspecialties after World War II, the Department of Medicine reaffirmed its commitment to GIM in 1969: 'Every trainee must receive intensive, comprehensive training in General Medicine as an optimal base for advanced training, whether in a subspecialty or General Internal Medicine.' Under the leadership of Dr. Alvin Tarlov (Chair of Medicine, 1968-81), The University of Chicago led a national effort to reestablish academic sections of General Internal Medicine. In 1973, the Section of General Internal Medicine was organized to include separate GIM inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services. The Section of General Internal Medicine assumed responsibility for housestaff training and for relationships with community hospitals. A fellowship program was established for trainees interested in academic GIM and educational leadership. With the support from our Department Chairs since 1968 ,GIM research has flourished at The University of Chicago, with faculty recognized as national leaders in the areas of medical ethics, health economics and policy, health services and outcomes research. Job Information Senior Research Project Manager for various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. (HQ: Chicago, IL)." 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: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. 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 2026-09-22 Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. 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