Project Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Project Manager Clinical Research to initiate and manage research projects within a department. The role oversees study implementation, regulatory compliance, budgets, contracts, and financial management, while training staff and coordinating sponsor relations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in clinical research, including 3 years in project management, with strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Experience: 5 years in clinical research, incl. at least 3 years in project management.
• Preferred: Advanced degree.
• Preferred: Mentoring program experience with UTSW clinical research mentoring program.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with the PI and stakeholders.
• Estimate resources and personnel; allocate within department or externally.
• Set and manage project expectations; delegate tasks and resolve issues.
• Plan timelines and milestones; track progress and deliver reports.
• Develop training documents and align processes with system changes.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Coordinate clinical trials following guidelines; support scientific writing.
• Supervise staff as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proactive communication

Innovative problem-solver

Self-starter

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

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

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
• 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 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.