Outcomes Research Manager- Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full-time Days

Outcomes Research Manager- Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full-time Days

Location Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Job REQID 207867

Job Function Management-Business

Shift Day Job (1st)

Type of Employment Full-Time

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The salary range for this position is $50.27 - $75.41 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits(opens in new window) section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)

$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Northwestern Medicine’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) is seeking an Outcomes Research Manager to lead a team in advancing outcomes-focused research. This is an exciting opportunity to drive projects that transform data into insights, elevating patient care and supporting clinical excellence.

This self-directed leader will oversee a team that assists with generating high-impact publications, presentations, and projects that strengthen the reputation and quality of clinical care at NM. This role will partner with clinical and administrative leaders to effectively operationalize an internal research infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, supervise, and evaluate research support staff, overseeing their duties to ensure high-quality data abstraction, maintenance of data integrity, collection and submission of research registries data, completion of literature reviews, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Guide and provide leadership on outcome-based research projects focused on retrospective data analysis.

Co-lead the Cardiovascular Research Committee alongside key physician/research leadership.

Track and report progress on research projects, publications, and presentations to the Division, Departments, and BCVI leadership.

Oversee and support research fellows in partnership with physician counterparts.

Contribute to the development and refinement of internal research guidelines and policies.

Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with Clinical Trials Unit, Department of Surgery and Department of Medicine leadership, and Northwestern University research teams.

Apply strong judgment and communication skills to guide research priorities and ensure alignment with clinical excellence.

Cultivate a team environment that promotes professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another healthcare-related field and 3-5 years of related experience.

Preferred:

Master of Science in Nursing or another healthcare-related field.

Prior experience in cardiovascular clinical or research setting.

Experience in nursing with a focus on patient outcomes, quality improvement, or outcomes-based/other research.

Previous leadership experience in research or clinical setting.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare-related field with 3-5 years of related experience
• Experience in outcomes-based research, data abstraction, and retrospective data analysis
• Ability to recruit, supervise, and evaluate research staff and collaborate with clinical leadership