Program Manager, Research - Women’s Health Trials & Grants

We are hiring a Program Manager, Research (full‑time) to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of OBGYN – UTHealth Woman’s Research Program in Houston, TX 77030. In this role, you will coordinate clinical trials in women’s health and ensure full compliance with FDA regulations and GCP standards. You will be responsible for supervising clinical research staff, negotiating contracts, and reconciling payments. Benefits 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees. Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time totaling approximately 37‑38 days per year. Vacation accrual increases with length of service. Longevity Pay: monthly payments after two years of service. Retirement/pension plan. Employee Wellness Free financial and legal counseling. Free mental health counseling services. Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs. Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care. Position Summary Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory. Position Key Accountabilities 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 scientists, 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 and 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 the department in regards to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification / Skills Advanced level grant writing skills may be required depending on research. 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. 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. Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive Position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215, Texas Government Code 411.094, Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), and Texas Government Code 791.4. Requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in the Texas statutes. Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification for hiring and continued employment. Personnel in such positions will be routinely reviewed for criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries as defined in 15 C.F.R. Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTHealth Houston