Project Manager II

Job Summary

The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) is a core retinal image reading laboratory in the University of Wisconsin‑Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Established in 1970 to support NIH‑funded trials of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, the WRC now evaluates a wide range of retinal diseases, including AMD, DME, retinal vein occlusion, posterior uveitis, inherited retinal disease, AIDS‑related ocular disease, and cataract.

As Project Manager II, you will serve as the key liaison and trusted resource for sponsors, delivering exceptional customer service and efficient project leadership.

Appointment & Work Location

• Terminal 12‑month appointment; potential extension or conversion based on funding.
• Position is remote, with quarterly on‑site trips to Madison, WI. Employees cover travel expenses unless funding is approved.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for Flywheel operations.
• Maintain excellent customer service and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Deliver precise results while remaining flexible in approach.
• Ensure internal goals and timelines are consistently met.
• Provide proactive troubleshooting and problem‑solving support.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Evaluate and communicate monthly Flywheel project metrics and performance analyses.
• Track Flywheel tickets to ensure timely completion and resolution.
• Generate and develop reports for ongoing studies.

Quality Assurance & Collaboration

• Partner with the Quality Assurance team to complete all Flywheel validations.
• Participate in regular meetings with Flywheel and A‑EYE teams to monitor process efficiency and identify improvements.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE staff, including training, hiring, performance management, and hours approval.
• Set priorities, allocate tasks, and collaborate with project staff to meet targets and milestones.
• Manage outside contractors, ensuring integration and satisfactory service standards.
• Estimate project costs, resources, and time; monitor activities and negotiate resources; assign tasks to meet targets.
• Create a project plan, monitor progress and performance, and identify, resolve, or escalates risks and issues.
• Prepare regular status reports for internal and external audiences.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Wisconsin Reading Center, A‑EYE.

Why Join Us

This position offers remote work with quarterly on‑site requirements. We provide flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to support a team dedicated to advancing eye disease research.

Compensation

Starting salary is $87,472 annually; negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Generous vacation, holidays, sick leave; competitive insurance; retirement benefits. For details, see the campus benefits webpage.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in clinical research, clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, or a CRO.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of clinical project management.
• Experience working with Flywheel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certificate or Clinical Trials Management credential.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and time management skills.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.

How to Apply

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Application reviewers will use these materials to determine candidate progression. Final candidates will be notified once the search concludes.

Contact Information

Beth Reuter, ejreuter

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect how identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich our community. We commit to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inseparable goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations for disabilities or pregnancy within the hiring process. Employment may require a criminal background check; references may be asked to address misconduct issues.

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