University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Manager Clinical Research

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant field (science, social science, business, health-related)
  • 6 years relevant experience with management, or 4 years with Master's, or 3 years with PhD
  • Experience managing clinical research is required
  • BLS and CPR AED certifications may be necessary based on protocols
  • Participation in UTSW clinical research mentoring program is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Review and implement proposed research studies; negotiate budgets and contracts
  • Oversee ongoing research and ensure compliance with quality measures
  • Manage financial operations of the clinical research unit, including invoicing and sponsor payments
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of clinical research staff
  • Identify potential sponsors and develop marketing strategies for the unit
  • Establish collaborative relationships with basic science facilities
  • Maintain effective internal controls for operational efficiency and financial reliability
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan available with no cost for full-time employee coverage
  • 100% preventive healthcare coverage with no copay
  • Paid Time Off from day one
  • Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Paid Parental Leave benefit
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement available
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Works under limited supervision to be responsible for directing all administrative and research functions of clinical research unit(s).

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 science, social science, business, health-related (including nursing) field or
    Master's Degree in science, social science, business, or health-related (including nursing) field or
    PhD or equivalent in science, social science, business, or health-related (including nursing) field
  • Experience
    6 years of related experience to include management experience with Bachelor's Degree or
    4 years of related experience to include management experience with Master's Degree or
    3 years of related experience to include management experience with PhD.
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.
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
    (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

JOB DUTIES
  • Reviews proposed new research studies and determines projects to implement; negotiates budget and contract issues; initiates regulatory activities; oversees preparation of necessary project summaries, consent forms, etc. for IRB; oversees compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Oversees on-going research studies and quality assurance measures, developing criteria where necessary; negotiates favorable agreements with laboratories and collaborators on campus; monitors profitability of research studies; renegotiates contracts, supplements, etc. as needed.
  • Directs financial oversight and management of clinical research unit; ensures invoicing is accurate and sponsor payments are received; ensures appropriateness of expenditures from various funding sources available to clinical research unit.
  • Participates in selection process of clinical research unit staff; provides training to research, financial, laboratory, and administrative staff; evaluates staff performance and implements measures necessary to maintain quality performance and results; participates in training, development, and/or disciplinary measures; assesses policies and procedures to ensure optimal operation of clinical research unit.
  • Identifies potential sponsors for clinical research unit; develops and oversees marketing strategies.
  • Initiates and maintains collaborative relationships between clinical research unit and basic science facilities.
  • Designs, executes, and maintains effective system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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