Clinical Research Project Manager

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a seasoned clinical project manager to oversee research trials, ensuring completion within specifications and regulatory guidelines.

The role leads feasibility and startup activities, coordinates study teams, tracks milestones, prepares reports, and supports data analysis while maintaining high quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge in research and clinical trial project management methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple timelines and tasks in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to lead in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to shift priorities and tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manages feasibility/study start-up activities including questionnaires, pre-study meetings, and resource assignment.
• Guides research team in developing operational plans supporting clinical trials.
• Compiles patient data per study protocols and performs general administrative duties for studies.
• Participates in participant recruitment efforts and engages with resources for recruitment.
• Defines and manages project resource needs within timelines and budget.
• Develops, submits, tracks and reconciles project grants.
• Maintains research databases; prepares annual progress reports and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Manages the oversight of clinical projects ensuring completion within specifications, established operational objectives and assignments. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the integrity and quality of the research according to specific regulations, sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages various feasibility/study start-up activities to include completion of questionnaires, hosting pre-study meetings, and assigning study coordinator resources.
• Provides guidance to research team in developing operational plans supporting selected clinical trials.
• Compiles patient data specified in the study protocols and provides general administrative duties in support of the research studies.

Participates in participant recruitment efforts, attends recruitment events, and engages with internal and external resources for participant recruitment.

• Defines and manages project resource needs within specified timelines and budget.
• Develops, submits, tracks and reconciles project grants.
• Maintainsresearchdatabases;preparesandsubmitsindividualstudyannualprogressreports, prepares and submits study regulatory and compliance documentation, and prepares data and documents for submission/reporting.
• Producesrecruitmentreports,tracksprogressandcompletionofproject milestones,andmaintainsnecessaryresources.Provides test result reports, tracks progress and completion of projects, and maintains necessary resources.
• Provides assistance in data analysis and identifies projects and components needing additional statistical support and consultation.
• Participates in staff recruitment and selection.
• Provides mentoring, training, and professional development.Implements performance management program for assigned team members.
• Serves as a liaison with designated service providers to ensure successful deployment of protocol requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Workingknowledgeinresearchandclinicaltrialprojectmanagementmethodologies.

Abilitytoprioritizemultipletimelinesandtasksinmeetingdeadlines.

Abilitytoleadinateam environment.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to shift priorities and tasks quickly.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree degree in related field is required.

Experience:

• Six (6) years related experience is required.

Required Skills

• Six (6) years related experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7867
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 07:44 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/08/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M4500 - Alzheim Neurodegenerative Inst, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center