Manager Clinical Research, Internal Medicine

Job Summary

Works under limited supervision to be responsible for directing all administrative and research functions of clinical research unit(s).

The Manager of Clinical Research reviews and selects new research studies, negotiates budgets and contracts, and oversees regulatory and IRB requirements. Manages ongoing studies, quality assurance, and compliance, while monitoring profitability and renegotiating agreements as needed.

Provides financial oversight of the clinical research unit, ensuring accurate invoicing, payments, and proper use of funds. Leads staff recruitment, training, and performance management.

Develops sponsor relationships, marketing strategies, and collaborations with research partners. Establishes internal controls to ensure operational efficiency, asset protection, and regulatory compliance.

May interact with patients, research participants, and related records.

Additional Responsibilities

Manages multi-center projects and oversees sample collection, processing, and biorepository management.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Retail Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Required Experience and Education

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in science, social science, business, health-related (including nursing) field or Master's Degree in science, social science, business, or health-related (including nursing) field or PhD or equivalent in science, social science, business, or health-related (including nursing) field
• Experience: 6 years of related experience to include management experience with Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of related experience to include management experience with Master's Degree or 3 years of related experience to include management experience with PhD.
• 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.

Security and EEO Statement

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