The Cardiology Research Sr. Program Coordinator provides strategic and operational leadership for cardiovascular research initiatives under the direction of the MCHS Cardiology Chair, ensuring the successful development, implementation, and oversight of clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and research programs. This role serves as a key liaison among investigators, research coordinators, regulatory teams, sponsors, and institutional leadership to advance high-quality, compliant, and impactful research. Responsibilities include managing study portfolios including federal, industry and internal awards, overseeing project timelines and budgets, coordinating regulatory submissions, monitoring program performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for growth and collaboration. Through effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, the Cardiology Research Sr. Program Coordinator supports the generation of innovative research that improves patient outcomes, expands access to clinical trials, and advances the organization’s academic and research mission. Performs duties independently and initiates judgment in handling a variety of programmatic issues. Additional job specific duties as assigned by reporting work unit leadership.
- Will have supervisory responsibilities.
- Travel (as needed) to other Mayo Clinic Health System campuses (MN/WI).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, health care or science related field with a minimum of 2 years of research-related experience. Master's degree preferred. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree/college Diploma/Certificate Program with 5 years of experience in clinical research/related field OR HS Diploma with at least 7 years of clinical research coordination/related experience may be considered. Broad-based management or project management experience is preferred to coordinate a wide range of activities.
Working knowledge of clinical research, research programs, data management, and computer/related systems are required. Strong leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills as well as demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines, i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff, and external agencies is required. Must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of projects and assignments with multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
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- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, health care, science, or a related field and at least 2 years of research-related experience
- Associate's degree, college diploma, or certificate program with 5 years of clinical research or related experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
- High school diploma with at least 7 years of clinical research coordination or related experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
- Working knowledge of clinical research, research programs, data management, and computer-related systems
- Strong leadership, team-building, problem-solving, collaboration, and workload-management skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a rapidly changing environment
- Master's degree
- Broad-based management or project management experience
- SoCRA or ACRP certification
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