Project Manager Clinical Research, Pediatrics

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

This position will be overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of research projects for Dr. Martin's Sickle Cell program, ensuring alignment with defined scientific objectives and allocated effort, working directly with study Principal Investigators (Pl).

Lead and manage complex research projects and study timelines.

Oversee research contracts, subawards, and sponsor agreements.

Manage IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and multisite studies.

Develop workflows, improve processes, and coordinate stakeholders.

Maintain databases, ensure data quality, and support reporting and analysis.

Coordinate research visits and ensure protocol compliance.

Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and long‑term follow‑up.

Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, regulatory offices, and external partners.

Support grant applications, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.

• 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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• Education Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Experience 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.

• Education Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience 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.

• 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…