Pulmonary Clinical Research Manager

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Manager of Clinical Research to oversee the pulmonary clinical research unit, supervise senior staff, and lead a broad program across NIH and industry studies. Strong people management, regulatory, quality and operational expertise are essential as you guide clinical trials from initiation to completion.

The role focuses on performance standards, budget oversight, and ensuring high-quality trial conduct within a major academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, social science, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience managing clinical trials or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the organizational and operational activities of the Disease-Oriented Teams (DOTs). Develops performance standards and expectations for DOT managers and teams, and periodically assesses attainment.
• Consults with DOT managers and faculty leaders to set performance expectations for research nursing and technical staff managing clinical trials.
• Maintains peer-level working relationships with faculty and academic departments across UTSW to oversee the conduct of clinical trials.
• Oversees the financial and administrative resources for the management of clinical trials by DOTs, developing budgets, fees, cost recovery and revenue recommendations.
• Develops and implements best practices for DOT compliance and assurance; manages DOT internal monitoring programs.
• Coordinates management of affiliate networks conducting clinical trials and recommends process improvements.
• Leads a committee to annually review and develop SOPs and updates.
• Directs processes for ensuring timely electronic data capture for IITs and provides training.
• Oversees storage and tracking of clinical biospecimens and ensures space is managed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical research management

People management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in science/healthcare administration

Tools

EDC (electronic data capture)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Manager of Clinical Research to oversee the pulmonary clinical research unit, supervise senior staff, and lead a broad program across NIH and industry studies. Strong people management, regulatory, quality and operational expertise are essential as you guide clinical trials from initiation to completion.

The role focuses on performance standards, budget oversight, and ensuring high-quality trial conduct within a major academic medical center.