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 Human Research Program Manager is responsible for review, management, coordination and promotion of human subject research in the Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) at UTSW. This position works under minimal supervision to direct operation of the program, exercising independent judgment and authority 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 science, healthcare administration, or related field.

• Experience
  4 years related experience in research administration or healthcare with Bachelor’s degree.
  Requires advanced PC expertise including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.

Preferred

• Education
  Master’s Degree

• Experience
  Prior experience related to human subject research.

JOB DUTIES

• Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operations and procedures of the HRPP at UTSW.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments and agencies involved in oversight of human subject research.
• Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; provides supervision to program staff.
• Recommends and develops new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Plans and coordinates special events. Participates in conferences. Presents data and program information.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supports research by promoting collaboration among investigators and across disciplines, departments and institutions; organizes meetings, seminars and conferences; manages internal and external communications of the department.
• Develops and provides educational programs for training and development of investigators, research personnel, and staff as necessary.
• Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant regulatory, scientific and technical developments related to human subject research.
• Serves on committees as representative of assigned program as appropriate.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.