Manager Clinical Research, Psychiatry

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

Full-time coverage for preventive care

PTO from day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a senior administrator to direct all administrative and research functions of clinical research units under limited supervision.

The role oversees budgets, regulatory activities, staff training, and collaborations with laboratories and sponsors; a proven track record in management and goal attainment is required.

Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management abilities.
• Experience overseeing budgets and regulatory processes.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed new research studies and negotiate budgets and contracts.
• Oversee regulatory activities and IRB submissions; ensure quality and compliance.
• Direct financial oversight and ensure sponsor payments and expenditures are managed.
• Train and develop clinical research unit staff and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain collaborations between clinical research unit and labs and sponsors.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/social science/business/health-related

Master's degree in science/social science/business/health-related

PhD or equivalent in science/social science/business/health-related

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 No. 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

• 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 Experience

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; overse

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.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-se