UT Southwestern Medical Center · 18 hours ago
Manager of Clinical Research, Simmons Cancer Center
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. They are seeking a Clinical Research Manager to oversee the management of clinical trials at the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing the operational activities of the research unit.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
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
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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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