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Project Manager II -Clinical Research Business Development

Cleveland Clinic

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Oct 2025

About the role

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Project Manager II -Clinical Research Business Development

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

LRI Global Ctr Pathogen Research and Human Health-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

T99117

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

The Cleveland Clinic’s Research and Innovation and Education Institute is a core component of the institution’s mission, focused on advancing medical knowledge and patient care through research, education, and translating scientific discoveries into practical applications. This institute includes various centers and programs such as the Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Innovations, and the Education Institute, all working together to improve healthcare outcomes. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.

As a Project Manager II, you will support the Strategy Advisors and independently manage small projects or defined phases of larger initiatives. You’ll coordinate project activities, drive milestones, and ensure successful outcomes through effective planning, execution, and evaluation. This includes facilitating high-level meetings with international and C-suite participants, managing logistics and travel, preparing agendas, and providing support during key discussions.

You will conduct background research on companies, industry trends, and competitors to support mini SWOT analyses, maintain key stakeholder information, and coordinate communication across marketing, senior advisors, and documentation platforms. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with project management software (including Gantt chart development) are required. Experience with compliance monitoring (contracts, NDAs, legal reviews) is beneficial, and a Project Management Certification (PMP) is preferred.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Manage all aspects of small projects or phases of larger projects.
Coordinate the activities of a project team under the direction of Strategy Advisors.
Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
Prepare and complete action plans.
Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
Resolve problems.
Completes audits and identify trends.
Determine system improvements and implement changes.
Meet financial objectives by participating in developing forecasting requirements.
Participate in preparing an annual budget and scheduling expenditures.
Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field and three years of experience coordinating or managing various projects
OR High School Diploma/GED and seven years of experience
OR Associate’s Degree and five years of experience
OR Master’s Degree and two years of experience
Effective relationship building skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: