UTHealth Houston · 18 hours ago
Casual Scientific Research Project Manager - Project NAVIGATOR
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. They are seeking a Casual Scientific Research Project Manager to support Project NAVIGATOR, which conducts clinical trials for treating patients with depression and PTSD. The role involves planning, supervising, and completing key research activities, as well as managing research data and collaborating with various stakeholders.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and evaluates novel research projects
Identifies problems and formulates research projects by using information and data obtained through contact with other researchers, physicians, or literature searches
Rigorously manages research data, including maintaining audit trails
Analyzes and interprets research data using complex techniques and procedures with the assistance of a statistician or other experts as warranted
Collaborates and submits research findings for publication to advance the scientific knowledge of others. Results and findings are submitted through written research papers, public presentation at local or national meetings, or personal exchanges with faculty members and other scientists
Assists the principal investigator in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support for research projects, though the discovery of potential funding mechanisms, writing (with the principal investigator) grant proposals, grant applications and any re-submissions, grant progress reports, among other funding mechanism related requirements
Manages research projects, including maintaining accurate up-to-date accounting of the project status (e.g. recruitment, retention, supplies, completion of study procedures)
Coordinates and facilitates clinical recruitment and clinical study procedures with labs, hospitals, clinical staff, and other research team members
Maintains strong working relationships with research team members, partner institutions, and clinical staff
Identifies problems and trends in clinical research projects, recommending procedural changes as appropriate
Develops, monitors, and works within budgets
Negotiates contracts and data use agreements between institutions
Prepares progress reports for management, sponsors, and governmental agencies
Conducts onsite clinical visits, clinical observations, meetings, and on the job training
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
May manage Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Research doctoral degree (PhD) or Candidate for Research doctorate degree (PhD(c)) with planned degree completion within 6 months
Two (2) years of experience working on funded research projects and clinical practice experience as a nurse or physician
Record of related research publications
Expertise in Microsoft Office suite of applications and data analysis software
Expertise in data management
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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