Project Manager, Clinical Research - Pediatrics

SUMMARY

The Division of Hematology / Oncology within the Department of Pediatrics is a thriving place for research, which includes multi-center investigator initiated clinical research trials and consortium based clinical research trials.

The Research Project Manager will work closely with an interdisciplinary research management team that focuses on : execution of regulatory guidelines internally and externally, research staff training, meeting internal and external deadlines, grants, contracts and financial responsibilities, research patient care issues, data management, and community engagement initiatives.

The position requires research experience, high level problem solving and willingness to both take initiatives and feedback from multiple collaborators on clinical research trials.

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience

5 years of experience in clinical research; including at least and

3 years of experience in project management, which may include management of specific clinical trials or clinical trials-related programs. and

1 year of experience in managing clinical trials or programs.

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.

Preferred

Education

Advanced degree preferred.

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 Statement

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.