Hybrid Manager — Clinical Protocols & Theranostics

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage from 30

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Manager of Clinical Protocol Administration to lead clinical research operations supporting theranostics and radiopharmaceutical research within Diagnostic Imaging.

Ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree (preferred) with substantial program management experience in oncology-related clinical research. Strong cross-functional coordination and regulatory expertise are required to drive study activation and portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Healthcare, Nursing or related field required.
• Master's degree in Science, Healthcare, Nursing or related field preferred.
• 6 years of extensive research administrative experience in biotech/academic setting including protocols, grants and contracts.
• 2 years supervisory/management experience; LEADing Self Accelerate/Discover programs may substitute for up to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational feasibility reviews for radiopharmaceutical and theranostics research protocols.
• Direct trial activation planning and study readiness activities.
• Coordinate study startup requirements across participating teams.
• Manage resource planning and develop operational workflows.
• Resolve operational issues affecting study activation and execution.
• Monitor protocol progress, activation milestones, and action items throughout lifecycles.
• Serve as central liaison among Nuclear Medicine, clinical teams, research staff and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate patient care pathway components within research protocols.
• Ensure compliance with IRB, radiation safety, and federal guidelines.
• Support governance, safety, and quality oversight.
• Advance strategic planning for radiopharmaceutical imaging and theranostics programs.
• Staffing and stakeholder partnership development to grow the program.

Skills

Program management

Clinical research experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Supervisory/management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Manager of Clinical Protocol Administration to lead clinical research operations supporting theranostics and radiopharmaceutical research within Diagnostic Imaging.

Ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree (preferred) with substantial program management experience in oncology-related clinical research. Strong cross-functional coordination and regulatory expertise are required to drive study activation and portfolio growth.