Research Programs Manager, IM-Cardiology

Why join the Internal Medicine Department?

The Department of Internal Medicine is an ideal environment for basic research and seeks to set the standard of excellence in service to their stakeholders by supporting research that leads to organizational success. The department takes a multidisciplinary approach to basic research allowing the department to deliver the future of medicine, today. Internal Medicine department aims to advance UT Southwestern's research mission through SCIENCE . S tewardship C ompliance I nnovation E xpertise N etwork C ommunication E ducation

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiology within the Interna Medicine Department is looking for a Research Programs Manager to support research for multiple Principal Investigators throughout the division by developing and enhancing shared programs. Promoting collaboration amongst investigators, department finance & grants teams. Organize meetings and manages internal/external communications. The ideal candidate will support new research funding opportunities; works with department grants team to assist with multi-investigator grant proposals plus prep, plan, budget, and submission. The Research Programs Manager will design and conduct surveys on research space utilization.

Laboratory Expectations

• Project management skills in research

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge of grants administration

• Collaboration and problem solving skills

• Understanding of budgets and financial data reports

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in science, finance or related field and eight (8) years related experience in research, research administration or non-profit administration.

• Must be familiar with NIH research grant preparation and management.

• Requires advanced PC expertise including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

• Prior experience related to research administration is strongly preferred.

• Master's degree preferred.

• 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.

• Heart Saver may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

Job Duties

• Supports research within multiple departments or business units by developing and enhancing shared facilities and programs; develops and implements procedures to optimize operations and resource utilization; tracks, evaluates, and reports progress of shared resources.

• Promotes collaboration among investigators and across disciplines, departments and institutions; organizes meetings, seminars and conferences; manages internal and external communications of the department; oversees information services group in developing web-based research collaboration tools and databases.

• Supports new research funding opportunities; works with faculty and departmental grants managers to assist with multi-investigator grant proposals including planning, budget preparation, administrative coordination and submission. Works closely with UTSW Foundation and development staff to identify opportunities for philanthropic support; assists Chair by serving as liaison to key university, community and funding partners.

• Designs and conducts surveys on research space utilization. Analyzes and compiles data on departmental productivity, space requirements and utilization by researchers.

• Assists with strategic development of new research programs and initiatives; oversees clinical trials operations, and research compliance.

• Develops processes regarding terminating research faculty.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

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