UT Southwestern Medical Center · 20 hours ago
Manager, Research Operations, Academic Affairs
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. The Manager of Research Operations will support Basic Science and Center Administrators, acting as a liaison for the Office of the Provost, while ensuring effective communication and alignment with institutional priorities.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Partners with the Director of Research Operations to drive operational excellence, service consistency, and compliance
Ensures continuity of research operations within assigned departments and centers by assessing needs, identifying gaps, and implementing effective short- and long-term solutions
Oversees and manages special projects that impact the research community, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, and alignment with institutional goals
Plans and organizes research-related events, including symposia, seminars, conferences, and meetings, coordinating logistics and supporting faculty and administrative partners
Identifies operational and quality issues, analyzes data and trends, facilitates stakeholder meetings, and develops recommendations for process, performance, and quality improvement
Supervises operational staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality support and consistent performance
Develops and delivers operational reports and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making, monitor key indicators, and promote transparency and efficiency across research operations
Manages operational projects assigned by the Director of Research Operations, contributing to process improvements and system enhancements that advance the overall research enterprise
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5 years of progressive experience with an academic health system or hospital, to include at least 1-2 years in a management role
Equivalent related experience may be used in lieu of degree
Preferred
Master's Degree in business, finance, or related field
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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