UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 month ago
Manager Research Programs, Neurology
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Research Program Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating clinical and basic research trials across multiple departments, overseeing operational logistics, and ensuring compliance with NIH grant-related policies.
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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
Qualification
Required
Education Bachelor's Degree in science, finance or related field
Experience 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
Excellent project management skills and organizational skills
Knowledge of NIH fiscal and compliance rules and specific budget management
Grant preparation and formatting including submitting progress reports
Has thorough understanding or willingness to learn ADRC's structures, functions and requirements
Work with multiple investigators and institutional regulatory bodies to ensure smooth function of the center
Knowledge of the Basic clinical research activities and regulations (eg IRB, External sponsors, build SOP's)
Basic redcap and data management skills
Excellent interpersonal communications with internal and external groups and committees
Preferred
Education Master's Degree
Prior experience related to research administration is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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