PROJECT PLANNER II

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 268467

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Mar 31, 2026

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

The Department of Surgery is seeking a detail-oriented Project Planner II to join our Surgery Research Development team. This role will utilize appropriate project management process, tools, and methodology to track and facilitate the conduct of research projects. Work with Duke’s team of individual contributors and PIs to manage risks and limitations, including significant collaboration with the grants and regulatory teams to manage project budgets, personnel effort, and compliance. This position will report to the Director of Research Development.

Other Requirements:

This position is hybrid eligible. The position is partially remote, and the employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state.
Requires a bachelor’s degree. Additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups.
Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Requires a bachelor’s degree. Additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups.
Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Be Bold.

Position Description:

Work with research team members to plan work assignments to maintain research project timeline and achieve milestones. Identify and coordinate resources to maintain timely progress towards milestone completion.
Work with other research support teams (e.g., Grants & Contracts, Substrate Services, Data Management) to track and monitor projects and adjust management plans as necessary.
Consult with the PM Scientific Program Leader to identify needs for upcoming projects, strategize about project start-up, and conduct stakeholder meetings with research support teams and other key stakeholders.

Facilitate and provide regular project updates to PIs and research teams. Use routine reports to draft and prepare reports for the sponsor (e.g., annual reports, quarterly reports)

Meet 1:1 with principal investigators (PIs) to review project progress, adjust plans, and discuss upcoming activities.
Engage with relevant professional organizations (e.g., PMI Global Summit and Regional Meetings) to learn about new tools and best practices for PM in academic research.

Choose Duke.

The Duke Department of Surgery has gained a reputation as one of the leading surgery programs in the world. The number and variety of active clinical trials in the Department of Surgery allows us to offer our patients access to treatments and therapies that are available at only a few medical centers nationwide. Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that is committed to providing outstanding patient care, training tomorrow’s leaders, and conducting innovative research. You'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired.

Experience

Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $77,898.00 to USD $124,598.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it isessential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).