Clinical Research Project Lead OBGYN

Seeking motivated individual who enjoys multidisciplinary projects that involve collaboration and teamwork. The position holder will work closely with faculty in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the Center for Inherited Oncogenesis to support clinical research studies. Experience in women’s health will be an asset, but is not essential for candidates with other relevant experience. Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Research department staff on a daily basis to include establishing goals, priorities and expected performance level of the team Lead and deploy team for efficiency to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• Ensure safety practices & protocols are followed.
• Manage the start up and oversight of clinical research projects as well as monitoring budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to the research team.
• Manage project resource needs such as enrolling patients, collecting biospecimens, protocol review, and regulatory forms.
• Maintains research databases to include ensuring procedures, documents and study files are prepared, maintained and executed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures Tracks progress and completion of projects.
• Participates in the recruitment process for staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education Can take 9 years of research coordination/related experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize timelines and tasks in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to lead in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills 5 years of related experience

About Us The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical

• UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental

• Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision

• Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability

• Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs

• Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement

• Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off

• A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts

• Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.