Research Project Manager - CoRDS Registry

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Innovative Research Environment: Join a dynamic team advancing translational research initiatives and rare disease registry programs that directly contribute to improving patient outcomes and scientific discovery.

Growth: Work alongside experienced project managers, investigators, and research professionals.

Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a department focused on bridging the gap between bench research and real-world application through patient-centered studies and clinical collaboration.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your input is valued and cross-functional collaboration is encouraged.

Impactful Projects: Contribute to high-impact projects involving patient engagement, national and international research partnerships, and meaningful data-driven outcomes.

Exposure to Diverse Research Areas: Gain experience working across various disciplines including genomics, clinical trials, public health, and health data analytics.

Opportunities for Advancement: This role provides a clear pathway to advance into leadership roles within a growing and well-respected research enterprise.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy some schedule flexibility and autonomy in how you manage your work, while still contributing to collaborative team goals.

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of research and registry-based initiatives within the Translational Research and CoRDS programs. This role oversees cross-functional project teams, manages timelines and resources, ensures regulatory compliance, and contributes to strategic planning. The Project Manager is expected to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while maintaining effective communication and documentation across all project stakeholders.

Job Description

The Project Manager for Translational Research and Registry Programs is responsible for leading, planning, and executing complex research initiatives across internal teams and external collaborators. This role oversees all aspects of project management including creating detailed project plans and schedules, tracking deliverables, timelines, budgets, and ensuring all milestones are met within scope.

The Project Manager serves as the primary contact for IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional communication. They manage internal and external resources, facilitate risk assessments, escalate project issues as needed, interact with research subjects, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities include maintaining comprehensive documentation, supporting the coordination of EHR-derived data access, and mentoring Associate Project Managers and Research Coordinators.

The Project Manager contributes to strategic event planning and logistics for symposia and outreach activities, and is instrumental in supporting billing, budget tracking, and continuous process improvement.

The role requires strong collaboration with faculty, research personnel, and third-party vendors to ensure efficient project delivery and regulatory alignment.

This individual should have a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field (master’s preferred), and at least three years of experience in research project management.

Certification through ACRP or SOCRA is preferred or required within two years of hire.

The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Microsoft Project, with experience using REDCap or electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Candidates should also be comfortable developing and managing tracking systems and performance metrics, and possess strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills—including the ability to interact with patients and research participants.

Flexibility, adaptability, and a self-starter mindset are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Occasional travel is required for meetings, events, or site visits.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in health services, life sciences, b