Program Manager-Research - Neurology (Dr.Stimming)

About the role

The Program Manager – Research supports the clinical, research, and administrative operations of the Huntington's Disease Society of America Center of Excellence. This position works closely with the Center Director to coordinate multidisciplinary clinical services, oversee clinical research activities, facilitate industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, and manage Center initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory. Key accountabilities include:

• Manages the research agenda for the area.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors the progress of projects, and provides supervision and guidance to the research personnel, research nurses and administrative staff.
• Facilitates collaboration between clinicians and research scientist, internal and external to the University.
• Assists with the annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities.
• Assists in grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
• May work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups.
• Manages on-going strategic plans for the area.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes.
• Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
• May also participate in committees as deemed appropriate for the department.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the department.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.

Additional Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of multidisciplinary HD clinic. Manage study start-up activities, including feasibility assessments, regulatory submissions, budget development and negotiation, contract coordination, coverage analysis, site activation, and study implementation.

• Coordinate industry-sponsored, federally funded, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies from start-up through close-out.
• Develop study timelines, monitor project milestones, and oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and study progress.
• Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, and institutional offices to facilitate study activation and regulatory compliance.
• Work with the department and SPA Pre-award teams to prepare and negotiate clinical trial budgets and monitor study financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, GCP, HIPAA, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Develop and implement operational workflows and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical and research efficiency.
• Prepare reports, maintain study and Center databases, and assist with grant submissions, annual reports, and other administrative activities.
• Assist with supervision, training, and coordination of research personnel and students.
• Support patient education, community outreach, and HDSA Center of Excellence activities.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science or a health administration related field required. Minimum Experience: 5 years of applicable experience required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) may be required.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) by Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) may be required.
• Certifications specific to the program required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing clinical trial start-up activities, regulatory submissions, and budget development/negotiation.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, and clinical research operations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in neurology, neurodegenerative diseases, or movement disorders.
• Experience coordinating industry-sponsored clinical trials within an academic medical center.

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization, plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs, and other employee discounts.