Manager Research Programs, Internal Medicine Cardiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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!

The Research Program Manager is responsible for management, coordination and promotion of clinical and basic research trials across multiple departments and possibly business units.
Clinical research lab manager to support leading research in clinical cardio-oncology and cardiovascular imaging. Under the guidance and collaboration of a scientific principal investigator (PI) in a clinical research lab in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, inclusive of Cardio-Oncology and Cardiac Imaging.
Includes coordination of ongoing and planned research studies, active review and screening of patients for enrollment in clinical trials, ensuring all work assigned to team members is done in a timely fashion, liaison with IRB and grants management, assisting in negotiations with federal or state funding agencies related to pending or funded grants, projects, or clinical trials, including cardio-oncology and cardiac imaging (and artificial intelligence) related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science, finance or related field
• 8 years of related experience in research, research administration or non-profit administration
• Must be familiar with NIH research grant preparation and management
• Requires advanced PC expertise including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software
• Heart Saver may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Master's Degree
• Prior experience related to research administration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports research within multiple departments or business units by developing and enhancing shared facilities and programs; develops and implements procedures to optimize operations and resource utilization; tracks, evaluates, and reports progress of shared resources.
• Promotes collaboration among investigators and across disciplines, departments and institutions; organizes meetings, seminars and conferences; manages internal and external communications of the department; oversees information services group in developing web-based research collaboration tools and databases.
• Supports new research funding opportunities; works with faculty and departmental grants managers to assist with multi-investigator grant proposals including planning, budget preparation, administrative coordination and submission. Works closely with UTSW Foundation and development staff to identify opportunities for philanthropic support; assists Chair by serving as liaison to key university, community and funding partners.
• Designs and conducts surveys on research space utilization. Analyzes and compiles data on departmental productivity, space requirements and utilization by researchers.
• Assists with strategic development of new research programs and initiatives; oversees clinical trials operations, and research compliance.
• Develops processes regarding terminating research faculty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees