Position Summary:

Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory or programs.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Manages the research agenda for the area. Oversees overall operations of multiple research programs.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors the progress of projects, provides supervision and guidance to the research personnel, research nurses and administrative staff.
• Manages partnerships between clinicians and research scientists, internal and external to the University.
• Manages the annual budget and is responsible for the overall fiscal management of the program. Negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities.
• Assists in sponsored project proposals to private sponsors, governmental agencies, and industry sponsors. Works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of sponsored project applications.
• May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups.
• Develops on-going strategic plans for the programs.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes presentations at professional meetings. May participate in committees as deemed appropriate by the program leadership.
• Provides consultative expertise regarding policy and/or regulatory questions.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the department.
• Manages Humans Resources activities or gives direct input for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Depending on research may require advanced level grant writing skills.
• Depending on research may require Registered Nurse within the State of Texas.
• Depending on research may require Clinical Research Coordinator certification.
• May require program specific certifications.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a Health Administration related field.

Minimum Experience:

• Seven years of applicable experience.
• May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity