Research Project Manager, Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology - Galveston

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific field or equivalent and two years related experience.

Job Description:

Works with the Principal Investigator, study team and senior department administration to assure research project budgets and schedules are executed in a timely manner. 

About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.
Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting – where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine.
With more than 140 faculty and 46 Advanced Practice Providers – and growing – the Department of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

About the Division of Medical Oncology
The Division of Oncology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is a dynamic and expanding program within the Department of Medicine, dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education.
Faculty provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cancer care across UTMB’s four hospitals – Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, and Angleton Danbury – offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, multidisciplinary management of complex malignancies, and participation in innovative clinical trials.
The Division is deeply committed to advancing cancer care through research, education, and collaboration, working closely with surgical, radiation, and palliative care teams to deliver compassionate, patient-centered treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.
Our ACGME-accredited Medical Oncology Fellowship Program trains nine fellows across three years, offering a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum supported by dedicated faculty mentors and a wide range of clinical and research experiences. The Division also plays an active role in medical student and resident education, contributing significantly to UTMB’s academic and training missions.
 

Job Duties:

Effectively manages multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research projects by collecting research data, developing project related documents, and updating project status reports/tracking systems. 
• Serves as the principal project coordinator for facilitation of the research project and primary contact for administration, regulatory/compliance officials, UTMB’s Office of Sponsored Programs and sponsors as appropriate. 
• Follows and supports the guidelines established by the institution and the sponsor. Complies with and helps enforce project specific policies and procedures. 
• Participates in research project team activities such as team meetings, sponsor communications, report generation, etc. 
• Tracks resource utilization and makes recommendations to management regarding efficient resource utilization. 
• Takes initiative to share ideas and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Effectively communicates relevant research project information to superiors. 
• Has a general working knowledge of the technical details of assigned research projects. 
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 
• Performs related duties as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 
Standard medical and surgical instruments. Standard hospital, clinical, correctional and/or surgical environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION: 
Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients. Describe travel requirements and other physical demands of job. 
OTHER: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Join Our Team
We seek individuals who are passionate about research to join the Division of Oncology as we continue moving medicine forward.

Primary Location:
Galveston, TX
SUPERVISOR
Maurice Willis, MD
Director, Division of Oncology

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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