Manager Research Programs, Internal Medicine Cardiology
About The Position
The Research Program Manager is responsible for management, coordination and promotion of clinical and basic research trials across multiple departments and possibly business units. This role supports leading research in clinical cardio-oncology and cardiovascular imaging within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology. Key responsibilities include coordination of research studies, patient screening for clinical trials, ensuring timely completion of team tasks, liaising with IRB and grants management, and assisting in negotiations with funding agencies for grants, projects, or clinical trials, particularly those related to cardio-oncology, cardiac imaging, and artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in science, finance or related field
- 8 years of related experience in research, research administration or non-profit administration
- Must be familiar with NIH research grant preparation and management
- Requires advanced PC expertise including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software
- Heart Saver may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Prior experience related to research administration is strongly preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Management, coordination, and promotion of clinical and basic research trials across multiple departments and possibly business units.
- Coordination of ongoing and planned research studies.
- Active review and screening of patients for enrollment in clinical trials.
- Ensuring all work assigned to team members is done in a timely fashion.
- Liaison with IRB and grants management.
- Assisting in negotiations with federal or state funding agencies related to pending or funded grants, projects, or clinical trials.
- Supports research within multiple departments or business units by developing and enhancing shared facilities and programs.
- Develops and implements procedures to optimize operations and resource utilization.
- Tracks, evaluates, and reports progress of shared resources.
- Promotes collaboration among investigators and across disciplines, departments, and institutions.
- Organizes meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Manages internal and external communications of the department.
- Oversees information services group in developing web-based research collaboration tools and databases.
- Supports new research funding opportunities.
- Works with faculty and departmental grants managers to assist with multi-investigator grant proposals including planning, budget preparation, administrative coordination, and submission.
- Works closely with UTSW Foundation and development staff to identify opportunities for philanthropic support.
- Assists Chair by serving as liaison to key university, community, and funding partners.
- Designs and conducts surveys on research space utilization.
- Analyzes and compiles data on departmental productivity, space requirements, and utilization by researchers.
- Assists with strategic development of new research programs and initiatives.
- Oversees clinical trials operations and research compliance.
- Develops processes regarding terminating research faculty.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
