Research Programs Manager – Psychiatry Department

*This position will be fully On-Site / In-Person for the first six months. After six months, the position may move to a hybrid work schedule (Four Days in Person, One Day Remote*

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 Psychiatry department is looking to hire a full time Research Programs Manager. This role oversees federal, state, and foundation grants, ensuring compliance with regulations, reporting, budget expenditures, closeout processes, and federal contract deliverables. It manages the Psychiatry Clinical Research  functions, including clinical research leads and program coordination, while ensuring adherence to SOPs, pharmacy protocols, and overseeing contracts and agreements. The position also serves as a liaison to departments like SPA, Accounting, and Pharmacy, and involves regular meetings with PIs, leads, and leadership, potentially attending lab meetings.

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 science, finance or related field

• Experience
  8 years of related experience in research, research administration or non-profit administration and
  Must be familiar with NIH research grant preparation and management and
  Requires advanced PC expertise including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software
  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.

• Licenses and Certifications
  Heart Saver may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education
  Master’s Degree

• Experience
  Prior experience related to research administration is strongly preferred.

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.

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 Statement
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.