Program Manager-Research - Neurology - TIRN

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, TX seeks a Program Manager – Research in the Epilepsy Division to lead epilepsy research programs. Responsibilities include coordinating grant pre-award activities, budgeting, IRB submissions, and managing clinical trial operations to ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory standards.

The role involves collaboration with investigators, research teams, and external partners to advance funded projects and scientific goals, with emphasis on program leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; health administration field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable research administration experience.
• Experience coordinating grant pre-award activities and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant pre-award activities including proposal development and budget prep.
• Oversee IRB submissions and regulatory compliance.
• Manage day-to-day clinical trial operations to adhere to protocols and requirements.
• Support HR activities: onboarding, supervision, and staff coordination.

Skills

Grant writing

IRB submissions

Budgeting

Clinical trial oversight

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or health administration related field

Tools

Regulatory compliance systems

IRB submission platforms

Job description

The position is with our Department of Neurology – TIRN/Epilepsy Division.

The Program Manager – Research will provide administrative and operational leadership to support an epilepsy research program spanning clinical and basic science studies. This position is responsible for coordinating grant pre-award activities, including proposal development, budget preparation, and submission; managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and regulatory compliance; overseeing day-to-day clinical trial operations to ensure adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements; and supporting personnel management, including onboarding, supervision, and coordination of research staff. The Program Manager – Research will work closely with the Administrative Director, investigators, research teams, institutional offices, and external collaborators to ensure the successful execution of funded research projects and advancement of the program's scientific goals.

Preferred Skills

Research experience with IRB submissions and oversight, grant submission preparation, and clinical trial oversight experience strongly preferred.

What we do here changes the world

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Manages the research agenda for the area.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors the progress of projects, and provides supervision and guidance to the research personnel, research nurses and administrative staff.
• Facilitates collaboration between clinicians and research scientist, internal and external to the University.
• Assists with the annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities.
• Assists in grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
• May work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups.
• Manages on-going strategic plans for the area.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes.
• Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
• May also participate in committees as deemed appropriate for the department.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the department.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• Depending on research may require advanced level grant writing skills.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) may be required
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) by Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) may be required
• Certifications specific to the program required

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science or a health administration related field required Minimum Experience: 5 years of applicable experience required May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.