Project Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine

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

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Project Manager in Clinical Research to oversee study operations, budgets, contracts, and financial management within a fast-paced department. You will monitor study performance, train staff, support sponsor relationships, and coordinate with internal partners to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in clinical research with at least 3 years in project management; a Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degrees are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 5 years experience in clinical research, including at least three years experience in project management.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience in the UTSW mentoring program desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope with the PI, goals and deliverables; work with CRM and leadership to develop plans and timelines.
• Estimate resources and personnel; allocate within the department or externally.
• Set and manage project expectations; delegate tasks; resolve issues within the team.
• Plan and schedule project milestones; track progress and deliverables; develop progress reports.
• Create training documents and align processes with system changes for staff/faculty communications.
• Develop best practices for project execution and management; assist with scientific writing in grant proposals.

Skills

Proactive communication

Innovative problem-solver

Self-starter

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.

Required 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.

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.

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