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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.

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.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

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 section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.