Associate Director, Clinical Research - Colorectal Medical Oncology

Associate Director, Clinical Research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer through integrated programs in patient care, research, prevention, and education. Within the Department of Colorectal Medical Oncology in GI Medical Oncology, the Associate Director, Clinical Research provides leadership for complex clinical and translational research programs that support innovative cancer therapies and improved patient outcomes. The department manages a portfolio of investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored clinical trials focused on advancing treatment options for patients with colorectal cancers.

The Associate Director, Clinical Research is responsible for directing clinical research operations, research infrastructure, quality assurance activities, and multidisciplinary research teams. The Associate Director, Clinical Research serves as a strategic partner to faculty and institutional leadership while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and successful execution of clinical research initiatives. The Associate Director, Clinical Research plays a key role in advancing the mission of UT MD Anderson through oversight of clinical trial implementation, personnel management, and research program development.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree and extensive experience in clinical research, including protocol management, regulatory compliance, data management, and leadership of multidisciplinary research teams. Candidates should hold a professional certification such as CCRA, CHRC, CCRP, or CRA and demonstrate success managing large-scale clinical research operations and strategic research initiatives.

Minimum $53.37/hour
- Midpoint $66.83/hour
- Maximum $80.29/hour

Work Location:

3 days per week onsite

Typical

Work Schedule:

Days

UT MD Anderson offers an opportunity to lead innovative clinical research programs that directly contribute to advancements in cancer care and scientific discovery. This role provides meaningful leadership responsibilities, collaboration with world-renowned investigators, professional development opportunities, and the ability to make a measurable impact on patient outcomes while benefiting from a flexible hybrid work environment.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Provide staff support to faculty members involved in developing clinical research trials and external collaborations.
• Assist with protocol creation.
• Assist with development of agreements.
• Assist with collection of data.
• Integrate cross-institutional information.
• Oversee ongoing operations of clinical and translational research studies.
• Oversee study start-up activities.
• Oversee site initiation visits.
• Oversee IRB submissions.
• Oversee study amendments.

• Oversee audits and monitor findings.
• Perform protocol process analyses.
• Evaluate resources and obstacles to protocol activation.
• Advocate for safe, efficient, effective, timely, and patient-centered care for research study patients.
• Ensure compliance with institutional guidelines and regulatory requirements for sponsored research studies.
• Partner with the Lead PI to evaluate protocol feasibility.
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