Research Project Manager, Pediatrics

Job Summary

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

• 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

• 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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Experience:
  
  5 years in clinical research, including at least 3 years in project management, which may include management of specific clinical trials or clinical trials‑related programs.

• Education:
  
  Advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program is highly desirable.
• 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.

• For new research projects or programs, define scope, goals, and deliverables with the PI, collaborate with the Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Department Administrator, and Vice Chair/Chair, and assist PI to develop project plans, timelines, and associated communications documents.
• Estimate research resources and personnel needed to achieve project/program goals, and collaborate with the Clinical Research Manager to allocate from within the department or externally.
• Set and continually manage research project expectations with PIs and other team members; delegate tasks and responsibilities, identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the research team or program.
• 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 and IRB development.
• Coordinate execution of clinical trials following trial guidelines.
• May supervise staff in performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security:
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.