Research Nurse Manager - Regional Research Operations

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Nurse Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership for pediatric clinical research activities supporting clinical trials and research participants. The position supports the pediatric clinical research portfolio at MD Anderson and the MD Anderson/Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Joint Venture (Kinder Children’s Cancer Center). It oversees personnel, research operations, quality control and compliance, and patient care activities, ensuring research is conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with institutional policies and the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The Research Nurse Manager leads program planning and growth, evaluates protocol feasibility and resource needs, develops policies and performance measures, and coordinates study operations with investigators, sponsors, multidisciplinary teams, and institutional stakeholders. The role also provides supervision, staff development, training, and performance management for research nurses, study coordinators, data management personnel, and other research staff. The position is 100% onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The salary range is $129,000–$194,000, with a midpoint of $161,500. A bachelor's degree in nursing and five years of registered nursing experience, including research nursing and supervisory experience, are required. A master's degree in nursing and pediatric or oncology research experience are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Five years of registered nursing experience.
At least two years of research nursing experience.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience; completion of both may substitute for a maximum of two years.
State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN), required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS), required upon hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), required upon hire.
Must pass a pre-employment skills test if required and administered by Human Resources.
Must be able to satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing.
Pediatric research experience and/or expertise in oncology research, including stem cell transplantation, leukemia, or Phase I clinical trials.
Demonstrated success overseeing multidisciplinary teams, driving research operations, and executing complex clinical studies.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as required by the patient care area.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as required by the patient care area.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Pediatric Clinical Research Program at MD Anderson and the MD Anderson/Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Joint Venture.
Lead program planning, growth initiatives, and operational infrastructure for the pediatric clinical research portfolio.
Evaluate protocol feasibility, staffing needs, patient accrual projections, operational logistics, and resource requirements.
Develop strategies to support clinical trial enrollment, including participation from diverse pediatric patient populations.
Oversee workload distribution, staffing models, and resource allocation.
Advise investigators and leadership on study implementation, patient care requirements, and research program development.
Develop and manage departmental policies, procedures, performance metrics, and reporting processes.
Oversee pilot initiatives, operational growth projects, and programmatic activities.
Coordinate with institutional and external stakeholders to support pediatric clinical research activities and institutional goals.
Oversee pediatric clinical research studies to ensure efficient, high-quality execution and adherence to protocol requirements.
Direct research operations and study workflows with investigators, sponsors, clinical teams, and research personnel.
Monitor protocol implementation, patient safety activities, study documentation, and data quality.
Develop, implement, and evaluate operational processes, quality control measures, and standard operating procedures.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, study performance, and participant outcomes.
Ensure research activities comply with departmental standards, institutional policies, and quality expectations.
Coordinate communication among investigators, sponsors, research administration, clinical teams, data management, regulatory, finance, and administrative teams.
Supervise, mentor, and manage the performance of research nurses, study coordinators, data management personnel, and other research staff.
Participate in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention activities.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Oversee staffing assignments, workload balance, productivity monitoring, and workforce planning.
Promote accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Assess learning needs and develop education programs related to clinical research operations, protocol management, patient care, and study conduct.
Provide training on departmental and institutional policies, procedures, and clinical research best practices.
Plan and deliver educational sessions, presentations, and communications; facilitate staff orientation, onboarding, and continuing education.
Encourage professional growth through professional organizations, committees, conferences, certifications, and scholarly activities.
Maintain current knowledge of pediatric oncology, clinical research practices, and developments affecting research operations and patient care.
Collaborate with institutional education and training resources to support workforce competency and research excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Paid time off and Extended Illness Bank accruals.
Paid holidays and other leave options, including wellness and childcare leave.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.