Project Manager II - NCCT Study Start-up Navigator

The Study Start-Up Navigator (SSUN) serves as a key subject matter expert and strategic resource for clinical trial feasibility and study intake across Advocate Health. Working across clinical, operational, and administrative functions, the SSUN provides expertise and coordination throughout the feasibility process, facilitates effective transition into study start-up, and identifies opportunities to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across NCCT processes.

Responsibilities

Leads the assessment of potential Principal Investigators and site capabilities across Advocate Health to determine alignment with study-specific requirements and therapeutic expertise; Leverages enterprise data, systems, and resources to evaluate patient population availability, site capabilities, and other factors relevant to clinical trial feasibility; Leads completion of feasibility assessments and questionnaires, synthesizing available data, established feasibility resources, and input from clinical and functional stakeholders; Serves as a key liaison among investigators, industry partners, NCCT leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the feasibility and study intake process; Coordinates the collection, assessment, and communication of study-specific information required to support an effective transition with internal stakeholders; Proactively identifies feasibility and study start-up risks, barriers, and dependencies and partners with appropriate stakeholders to develop solutions and escalate issues to leadership as appropriate; Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with investigators, clinical leaders, industry partners, and internal stakeholders; Partners across clinical, operational, legal, finance, compliance, and administrative functions to promote alignment, effective handoffs, and consistent execution of new clinical trial opportunities; Monitors, analyzes, and reports key performance indicators related to feasibility and study intake, including completion timelines, study volume, conversion rates, activation milestones, stakeholder experience, and start-up barriers and resolutions; Identifies trends and opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development and implementation of standardized, scalable approaches to clinical trial feasibility and study intake; Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to support NCCT strategic and operational objectives

Requirements

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; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles; Experience in both single- and multi-center studies

Benefits

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; 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