Project Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Project Manager Clinical Research in Internal Medicine to oversee multi-site studies, manage budgets and contracts, and coordinate scientific events. You will work with investigators, staff, and partners to ensure compliant, timely delivery of research projects.

The role requires 5 years of clinical research experience including 3+ years in project management; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with an advanced

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in clinical research, including at least three years experience in project management.
• Experience coordinating research projects, budgets, and contracts.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with the PI and stakeholders.
• Estimate resources and allocate from within the department or externally.
• Set project expectations, delegate tasks, and resolve issues.
• Plan timelines and milestones, track progress, and deliver reports.
• Develop training materials and align processes with system changes.
• Support scientific writing in grant proposals and IRB development.
• Coordinate clinical trial execution following guidelines.
• May supervise staff and perform additional duties.

Skills

Project management

Multi-site coordination

Meeting logistics

Cross-functional communication

Organizational skills

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Project Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine (977653)

Job Description

Project Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine - ( 977653 )

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

Work under moderate supervision to initiate and manage research projects and programs within a department.

At UT Southwestern, Dr. Lisa VanWagner’s clinical research laboratory utilizes human population-based approaches, large electronic health record data analysis, and health services research methods to define and characterize cardiometabolic disease risk prediction, prevention, and treatment approaches in patients with chronic liver disease.

The Project Manager Clinical Research oversees clinical research operations, including study implementation, regulatory compliance, budgets, contracts, and financial management. Monitors study performance and funding, manages and trains research staff, supports sponsor relationships, and collaborates with internal departments and research partners.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• -Management of multi-site research projects, including contracting.
• -Coordination and management of research symposia, investigator meetings, and other scientific events.
• -Leadership of meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up, including preparation of agendas, recording key decisions, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• -Oversight of cross-functional project communications to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track.
• -The ideal candidate should be highly organized and detail-oriented, while also remaining flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced research environment.
• -Key Skills for Success: Proactive communication skills, innovative problem-solver, and self-starter who takes initiative.

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
• 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
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Experience
  5 years experience in clinical research, including at least three years experience in project management, which may include management of specific clinical trials or clinical trials-related programs.

Preferred

• Education
  Advanced degree 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.

JOB DUTIES

• For new research projects or programs, define project/program scope with the PI, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Department Administrator, and Vice Chair/Chair; assist PI to develop project plans, timelines, and associated communications documents; clearly and timely communicate project expectations to team members and management.
• Estimate research resources and personnel needed to achieve project/program goals, and work with CRM to help allocate from within the department or externally.
• Set and continually manage research project expectations with PIs and other team members; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the research team or program; identify and manage related issues.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports.
• Compose, edit, or create research personnel training documents. Align business processes with systems changes and provide a mechanism to deliver information to staff and/or faculty as necessary.
• Develop best practices and tools for research project execution and management.
• Work with PIs on scientific writing in grant proposal development, IRB development.
• Coordinate execution of clinical trials following trial guidelines.
• May supervise staff in performance of duties.
• 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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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