Research Manager, Surgery

Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Evanston
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Hourly Pay Range: $38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position : Surgery Research Manager Location : Evanston, IL Full Time/Part Time : Full Time Hours : Monday-Friday, 40 hours Required Trave l: Occasional What you will do: The Surgery Research Manager will prioritize and manage clinical trials, while providing and maintaining oversight of project operations and strategic planning. This position requires a broad understanding of the clinical trial processes, such as writing protocols and consent forms, preparing regulatory and grant submissions, fulfilling contract requirements, and overseeing and fulfilling financial operations. Will establish timelines and goals for projects, ensuring all IRB submissions are accurate, study procedures are followed, and all research staff are following institutional policies. The research manager will oversee clinical research operations and assume significant HR responsibilities, including hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and managing research staff. May be required to assist research staff and investigators when staff coverage is needed. This may include data collection and data management. Will assist the senior manager in facilitating communication and work operations with non-senior staff. This position helps orient new surgeons to the research procedures and requirements at Endeavor Health and assists with the surgeons strategic planning of their research program. This position also handles the financial reporting, tracking and transfers of all surgery research accounts and special purpose funds. The position?s responsibilities to the Senior Manager involve tracking all research related projects including databases and revenues. Will modify budgets and oversee continued growth of studies, research program, and funding. The person in this position is expected to exhibit excellent leadership characteristics and to be willing and able to make independent decisions and assume responsibility for them. What you will need: Education : Bachelor's in the health field. Master's or doctorate preferred. Certification: An individual with a CCRP, ACRP, or related certification is preferred. Experience needed : Background in surgery or surgery research preferred. Five plus years of experience in IRB preparation, grant writing, and publication preparation Drafting and managing sponsored budgets and grant budgets, federal and non-federal. One to two years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred Skills Required : Broad knowledge of the clinical trial process Ability to manage projects and collaborate with physician leadership and cross-departmental leadership Must be detail-oriented and an excellent oral and written communicator Excellent computer and database literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms, Outlook, and equipment as necessary to carry out study protocols, device protocols Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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