Manager Research Programs, Internal Medicine Cardiology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Research Program Manager to coordinate clinical and basic research trials across multiple departments, including cardio-oncology and cardiac imaging, under a PI in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology.

The role involves study coordination, IRB liaison, grants management, budget planning, and cross‑unit collaboration to advance funded and pending projects, with a focus on mentoring programs and shared resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, finance or related field
• 8 years of related experience in research, research administration or non‑profit administration
• NIH research grant preparation and management familiarity

Responsibilities

• Supports research within multiple departments or business units by developing and enhancing shared facilities and programs.
• Promotes collaboration among investigators and across disciplines; organizes meetings and manages communications.
• Assists with multi‑investigator grant proposals including planning, budget preparation and submission.
• Works with foundations and development staff to identify opportunities for philanthropic support.
• Oversees research space utilization and data analysis for productivity and space needs.
• Supports strategic development of new research programs and initiatives.

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

The Research Program Manager is responsible for management, coordination and promotion of clinical and basic research trials across multiple departments and possibly business units.

Clinical research lab manager to support leading research in clinical cardio-oncology and cardiovascular imaging. Under the guidance and collaboration of a scientific principal investigator (PI) in a clinical research lab in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, inclusive of Cardio-Oncology and Cardiac Imaging.

Includes coordination of ongoing and planned research studies, active review and screening of patients for enrollment in clinical trials, ensuring all work assigned to team members is done in a timely fashion, liaison with IRB and grants management, assisting in negotiations with federal or state funding agencies related to pending or funded grants, projects, or clinical trials, including cardio‑oncology and cardiac imaging (and artificial intelligence) related projects.

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, finance or related field
• Experience 8 years of related experience in research, research administration or non‑profit administration and Must be familiar with NIH research grant preparation and management and Requires advanced PC expertise including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software 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 Heart Saver may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education Master's Degree
• Experience Prior experience related to research administration is strongly preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Supports research within multiple departments or business units by developing and enhancing shared facilities and programs; develops and implements procedures to optimize operations and resource utilization; tracks, evaluates, and reports progress of shared resources.
• Promotes collaboration among investigators and across disciplines, departments and institutions; organizes meetings, seminars and conferences; manages internal and external communications of the department; oversees information services group in developing web‑based research collaboration tools and databases.
• Supports new research funding opportunities; works with faculty and departmental grants managers to assist with multi‑investigator grant proposals including planning, budget preparation, administrative coordination and submission. Works closely with UTSW Foundation and development staff to identify opportunities for philanthropic support; assists Chair by serving as liaison to key university, community and funding partners.
• Designs and conducts surveys on research space utilization. Analyzes and compiles data on departmental productivity, space requirements and utilization by researchers.
• Assists with strategic development of new research programs and initiatives; oversees clinical trials operations, and research compliance.
• Develops processes regarding terminating research faculty.
• 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.