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Baylor College of Medicine · 1 week ago

Manager, Research Operations - Clinical Trial & Grant Administration

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $117K/yr

4+ years exp

Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to advancing human health through innovative research and education. The Manager of Research Operations provides leadership for the Vaccine Research Center, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency while managing grants and collaborations to support vaccine research initiatives.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with faculty and leadership to develop and implement strategies for growth, including space utilization, faculty recruitment, and workforce planning

Participate in high-level decision-making regarding staffing adjustments and resource allocation

Oversee regulatory documentation and compliance for clinical trials and research activities

Coordinate Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs) with investigators and institutional offices

Collaborate with regulatory staff to resolve inquiries from agencies and sponsors

Manage all aspects of pre- and post-award grant administration, including proposal development, budgeting, and reporting

Monitor financial transactions for compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports; review effort certifications and manage PEPT cost entries

Act as liaison between investigators, sponsors, CROs, NIH, and collaborating institutions

Represent the Center in sponsor meetings and teleconferences to ensure smooth administrative and financial coordination

Direct recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management for administrative staff

Ensure salary equity and compliance with institutional policies

Provide dual oversight of nursing and research coordinator teams through collaboration with the Head Research Nurse

Approve laboratory and clinic orders, travel requests, expense reports, and purchasing card transactions

Respond to departmental inquiries regarding budgets, salary sources, and expenditures

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the Center’s mission and operational needs

Qualification

Regulatory complianceGrant managementClinical trial operationsLeadershipNIH funding mechanismsUniversity financial systemsCertified Research AdministratorBudgetingCommunication skills