Manager Clinical Research

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

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under limited supervision to be responsible for directing all administrative and research functions of clinical research unit(s).

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in science, social science, business, health-related (including nursing) field or
• Master's Degree in science, social science, business, or health-related (including nursing) field or
• PhD or equivalent in science, social science, business, or health-related (including nursing) field

Experience

• 6 years of related experience to include management experience with Bachelor's Degree or
• 4 years of related experience to include management experience with Master's Degree or
• 3 years of related experience to include management experience with PhD.

Preferred

• Prior experience in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program is highly desirable, and participation in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program may count as additional experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

JOB DUTIES

• Reviews proposed new research studies and determines projects to implement; negotiates budget and contract issues; initiates regulatory activities; oversees preparation of necessary project summaries, consent forms, etc. for IRB; oversees compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Oversees on-going research studies and quality assurance measures, developing criteria where necessary; negotiates favorable agreements with laboratories and collaborators on campus; monitors profitability of research studies; renegotiates contracts, supplements, etc. as needed.
• Directs financial oversight and management of clinical research unit; ensures invoicing is accurate and sponsor payments are received; ensures appropriateness of expenditures from various funding sources available to clinical research unit.
• Participates in selection process of clinical research unit staff; provides training to research, financial, laboratory, and administrative staff; evaluates staff performance and implements measures necessary to maintain quality performance and results; participates in training, development, and/or disciplinary measures; assesses policies and procedures to ensure optimal operation of clinical research unit.
• Identifies potential sponsors for clinical research unit; develops and oversees marketing strategies.
• Initiates and maintains collaborative relationships between clinical research unit and basic science facilities.
• Designs, executes, and maintains effective system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.