Project Manager of Clinical Research, Simmons Cancer Center

Project Manager of Clinical Research - Simmons Cancer Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Gastrointestinal Cancer division of the Simmons Cancer Center is looking to hire a full time project manager of clinical research. The Project Manager will assist the GI Clinical research manager with study start-up activities, and also general study maintenance – including: PRMC/IRB and FDA submissions.  This role will also be a collaboration with the GI regulatory associate(s) to ensure that trainings and other documents are completed as required.

 

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
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree In related field 
   

• Experience
  5 years of experience in clinical research; including at least 
  3 years of experience in project management, which may include management of specific clinical trials or clinical trials-related programs and 
  1 year - Applicants should have at least one year of experience in managing Oncology clinical trials or programs. and 
  May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education. 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Advanced degree 
   

JOB DUTIES

• For new projects or programs, define project/program scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the Manager, CRO Operations and Associate Director of the CRO; develop project plans, timelines, and associated communications documents; clearly and timely communicate project expectations to team members and management.
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project/program goals, and secure buy-in from necessary participants.
• Set and continually manage project/program expectations with team members and other principals; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team or program; identify and manage related issues.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports.
• Compose, edit, or delegate responsibilities to create policy, procedure, and form documents based on project outcomes. Align business processes with systems changes an