Clinical Research Operations Director

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX invites applications for a senior clinical research administrator who will direct all administrative and research functions of clinical research unit(s). The role requires advanced degrees and substantial management experience; the candidate will oversee budgets, contracts, and regulatory activities while driving quality and compliance in all study activities.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, foster collaborations, ensure

Qualifications

• Education in science, social science, business or health-related fields.
• Experience with management and overseeing research programs.
• Licenses/certifications may be required for local protocols.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposed new research studies and determines projects to implement; negotiates budget and contract issues; initiates regulatory activities; oversees IRB materials and compliance.
• Oversees ongoing research studies and quality assurance; negotiates agreements with labs and collaborators; monitors profitability and contracts.
• Directs financial oversight of the clinical research unit; ensures invoicing and sponsor payments are accurate; manages expenditures across funding sources.
• Leads staff selection, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Identifies potential sponsors and develops marketing strategies for the unit.

Skills

Management experience

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Clinical research operations

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX invites applications for a senior clinical research administrator who will direct all administrative and research functions of clinical research unit(s). The role requires advanced degrees and substantial management experience; the candidate will oversee budgets, contracts, and regulatory activities while driving quality and compliance in all study activities.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, foster collaborations, ensure