Lead, Clinical Research Finance Operations

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Manager, Clinical Research Financial Operations to lead day-to-day centralized clinical research services, including study startup, regulatory workflows, and recruitment support.

This 3-year, grant-funded role reports to the Senior Manager and collaborates with investigators, research finance, regulatory offices, and IT to ensure compliant, timely study activation and smooth operation of the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years in clinical research operations or related.
• Experience supporting study lifecycle activities including feasibility, activation, conduct, and closeout.
• Experience with CTMS, eRegulatory systems, and EHR research modules (e.g., Epic Research).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day centralized clinical research operations including startup, coordination, regulatory workflows, and recruitment support.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, job aids, and guidelines for clinical research operations.
• Monitor metrics like activation timelines, coordinator workload, regulatory submissions, and enrollment progress.
• Supervise coordinators and staff; allocate resources based on protocol complexity and need.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and institutional policies; support audits and sponsor visits.

Skills

Integrity and Trust

Process Management

Managing and Measuring Work

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Communicating Effectively

Dealing with Ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, Nursing/Allied Health, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CTMS

eRegulatory systems

Epic Research

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Manager, Clinical Research Financial Operations to lead day-to-day centralized clinical research services, including study startup, regulatory workflows, and recruitment support.

This 3-year, grant-funded role reports to the Senior Manager and collaborates with investigators, research finance, regulatory offices, and IT to ensure compliant, timely study activation and smooth operation of the portfolio.