Clinical Research Project Manager, ObGyn

Job Description Project Manager, ObGyn - (947776)

JOB SUMMARY

Works under minimal supervision to assist in project development while exercising independent judgement and authority as required. Manages overall project and program development activities. The Project Manager will provide day-to-day operational support for the IMPACT Study, a large, multi-site federally funded maternal health research program. This position serves as a central point of coordination between investigators, clinical teams, research staff, community partners, study participants, and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will assist with study operations including participant tracking, visit coordination, regulatory support, data quality monitoring, recruitment and retention activities, meeting coordination, reporting, training support, and communication across study teams. The individual will help ensure protocol compliance, maintain study documentation, monitor study milestones, and support successful execution of study deliverables. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced research environment.

JOB DUTIES

Exercises decision-making and problem-solving skills to manage portfolio of projects to include all process development initiatives from design to implementation. Serves as point-of-contact for the business unit for the receipt, coordination and analytical preparation of information. Tasks include, but not limited to monitoring and maintaining all project intake submissions, establishment of work-flows across the business unit as a whole which includes ambulatory, basic and clinical science, and administrative. Develops and maintains project work plans to measure and manage progress against budgets, project scopes, goals, timelines and deliverables clearly communicating project expectations to team members and management. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Develops best practices and tools for execution of program requirements and goals. Aligns business processes, clinical care/standards and research practices with institutional and national standards and provides mechanism to deliver information to staff/faculty as necessary. Recommends and develops new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal and external agencies and other organizations and institutions associated with the Chairman's Office. May represent the Department Administrator as a liaison to Medical Directors, residents, staff, institutional and external departments and University administration in support of departmental goals and objectives. Will independently audit departmental processes and offer recommendations for process improvement and efficiency. Provides standard and ad hoc reports to business unit leadership as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field

EXPERIENCE

5 years of experience in medical administration that includes people leadership and project management Education may be considered in lieu of experience

PREFERRED

Education Master’s Degree Minimum 2 years of experience coordinating projects, programs, clinical operations, healthcare initiatives, or research studies. Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and project tracking systems. Experience communicating with multidisciplinary teams.

BENEFITS

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 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

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center