Project Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work under moderate supervision to initiate and manage research projects and programs within a department. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Lisa VanWagner’s clinical research laboratory utilizes human population-based approaches, large electronic health record data analysis, and health services research methods to define and characterize cardiometabolic disease risk prediction, prevention, and treatment approaches in patients with chronic liver disease. The Project Manager Clinical Research oversees clinical research operations, including study implementation, regulatory compliance, budgets, contracts, and financial management. Monitors study performance and funding, manages and trains research staff, supports sponsor relationships, and collaborates with internal departments and research partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in management of multi-site research projects, including contracting; coordination and management of research symposia, investigator meetings, and other scientific events; leadership of meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up, including preparation of agendas, recording key decisions, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables; and oversight of cross-functional project communications to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track. The ideal candidate should be highly organized and detail-oriented, while also remaining flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced research environment. Key Skills for Success: Proactive communication skills, innovative problem-solver, and self-starter who takes initiative. Please submit a cover letter as part of the application process for consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 5 years experience in clinical research, including at least three years experience in project management, which may include management of specific clinical trials or clinical trials-related programs.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree 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.
• Management of multi-site research projects, including contracting.
• Coordination and management of research symposia, investigator meetings, and other scientific events.
• Leadership of meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up, including preparation of agendas, recording key decisions, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Oversight of cross-functional project communications to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced research environment.
• Proactive communication skills.
• Innovative problem-solver.
• Self-starter who takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Define project/program scope with the PI, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Department Administrator, and Vice Chair/Chair; assist PI to develop project plans, timelines, and associated communications documents; clearly and timely communicate project expectations to team members and management.
• Estimate research resources and personnel needed to achieve project/program goals, and work with CRM to help allocate from within the department or externally.
• Set and continually manage research project expectations with PIs and other team members; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the research team or program; identify and manage related issues.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports.
• Compose, edit, or create research personnel training documents. Align business processes with systems changes and provide a mechanism to deliver information to staff and/or faculty as necessary.
• Develop best practices and tools for research project execution and management.
• Work with PIs on scientific writing in grant proposal development, IRB development.
• Coordinate execution of clinical trials following trial guidelines.
• May supervise staff in performance of duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level