Clinical Trials Manager, Urology Administration

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At Houston Methodist Department of Urology, the Manager Clinical Trials position is responsible for managing complex research projects that may involve single or multiple research teams conducting research activities. This position directly supervises research staff to ensure effective planning, oversight and coordination of clinical research projects. Research projects in the department are a combination of investigator initiated, industry funded and extramural grant funded. The Manager Clinical Trials position monitors progress and performance of all projects to include quality of services, timelines, financial viability, compliance with federal, state and/or other regulations, laws and guidelines of Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI). This position provides guidance to department and HMRI leadership on relevant clinical trial issues and development.

The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/ government regulations.

Work Experience

Five years of experience in the field, of which one year must have been in the managerial role in healthcare; For internals, four years of experience in relevant field with HM performance that demonstrated leadership abilities.

Preference will be given to applicants who have background in Urology and or Oncology clinical trials. Preference will also be given to candidates who have additional experience in managing extramural grant funded research.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline/life sciences (or relevant field) or nursing degree (BSN) required depending on the therapeutic area served
• Master's preferred

Work Experience

• Five years of experience within the field, of which one year must have been in a managerial role in healthcare; for internals,
• Four years of experience in relevant field with HM performance that demonstrates leadership abilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.