Research Operations Lead, Academic Affairs

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Manager of Research Operations – Academic Affairs to lead operational excellence across Basic Science and Center Administrators. You will liaison with the Office of the Provost, ensuring effective communication, service continuity, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, you will guide departments through complex research administrative processes and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years of progressive experience with an academic health system or hospital, to include at least 1-2 years in a management role.
• Equivalent related experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Master's Degree preferred in business, finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Director of Research Operations to drive operational excellence, service consistency, and compliance.
• Ensures continuity of research operations within assigned departments and centers by assessing needs, identifying gaps, and implementing effective short- and long-term solutions.
• Oversees and manages special projects that impact the research community, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Plans and organizes research-related events, including symposia, seminars, conferences, and meetings, coordinating logistics and supporting faculty and administrative partners.
• Identifies operational and quality issues, analyzes data and trends, facilitates stakeholder meetings, and develops recommendations for process, performance, and quality improvement.
• Supervises operational staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality support and consistent performance.
• Develops and delivers operational reports and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision‑making, monitor key indicators, and promote transparency and efficiency across research operations.
• Manages operational projects assigned by the Director of Research Operations, contributing to process improvements and system enhancements that advance the overall research enterprise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in business, finance, or related field

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Manager of Research Operations – Academic Affairs to lead operational excellence across Basic Science and Center Administrators. You will liaison with the Office of the Provost, ensuring effective communication, service continuity, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, you will guide departments through complex research administrative processes and drive efficiency.