Lead Research Project Manager, Pathology Research (Galveston)

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

18h

About The Position

The Lead Research Project Manager works with the Principal Investigator, study team, and senior department administration to ensure project budgets and schedules are executed in a timely manner. The role coordinates research projects, manages contracts and deliverables, monitors schedules and budgets, and supports regulatory compliance. It also coordinates research data collection and project documentation, facilitates communication about research progress and results, and may provide team leadership through mentoring.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent.
Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal project coordinator and the primary project contact for administration, regulatory and compliance officials, UTMB's Office of Sponsored Programs, and sponsors as appropriate.
Manage contracts for submission of deliverables and adherence to approved budgets.
Ensure efficient compliance with project deliverable and milestone schedules.
Evaluate research protocols for regulatory and compliance issues to minimize project exposure and risk.
Manage multidisciplinary, multi-investigator research projects.
Create and monitor research project work plans and revise them as needs and requirements change.
Coordinate research data collection and the development of project-related documents.
Ensure research project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Provide team leadership through mentoring as needed.
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
Serve as liaison to sponsors as appropriate.
Facilitate communication with project teams about research progress and reporting results.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.