Research Project Manager, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Work under moderate supervision to initiate and manage research projects and programs within a department.

Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of research projects in the Department of Pediatrics, ensuring alignment with defined scientific objectives and allocated effort, working directly with study Principal Investigators (Pl).
Key Responsibilities:
Contracts and Agreements Management
Study Start-Up and Multisite Regulatory Oversight (single IRB Management)
Project Coordination and Process Development
Data Management
Study Visit Coordination and Conduct
Communication Liaison

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.
• 2+ years of study coordination and project management experience
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies, deadlines, and collaborators simultaneously in a fast-paced academic research environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in regulatory documentation, contracts, and compliance tracking.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving mindset, with comfort navigating ambiguity and independently learning new systems or regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the research program professionally to internal and external partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines while maintaining accountability for regulatory and programmatic deliverables.

Responsibilities

• For new research projects or programs, 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: Manager