Manager Clinical Research, Radiation Oncology

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposed new research studies and determines projects to implement; negotiates budget and contract issues; initiates regulatory activities; oversees preparation of necessary project summaries, consent forms, etc. for IRB; oversees compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Oversees on-going research studies and quality assurance measures, developing criteria where necessary; negotiates favorable agreements with laboratories and collaborators on campus; monitors profitability of research studies; renegotiates contracts, supplements, etc. as needed.
• Directs financial oversight and management of clinical research unit; ensures invoicing is accurate and sponsor payments are received; ensures appropriateness of expenditures from various funding sources available to clinical research unit.
• Participates in selection process of clinical research unit staff; provides training to research, financial, laboratory, and administrative staff; evaluates staff performance and implements measures necessary to maintain quality performance and results; participates in training, development, and/or disciplinary measures; assesses policies and procedures to ensure optimal operation of clinical research unit.
• Identifies potential sponsors for clinical research unit; develops and oversees marketing strategies.
• Initiates and maintains collaborative relationships between clinical research unit and basic science facilities.
• Designs, executes, and maintains effective system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
  • Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
  • Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or
  • Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• CPR AED may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

Benefits

• 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

Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Full-time, Day shift