Clinical Protocol Administration Manager, Pediatrics Research
Overview
You will own operational leadership for the pediatric clinical research portfolio at MD Anderson Cancer Center, a top-tier academic medical center. You will shape strategy, standardize processes, and drive trial activation and enrollment across a growing program. You will manage a team of clinical research professionals, ensuring compliance with GCP, institutional policies, and federal regulations. This role partners closely with Texas Children's Hospital to align priorities and expand access to innovative therapies. You will champion quality, compliance, and continuous improvement while developing staff through mentoring and training.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build operational plans that support the growth and performance of the pediatric research program.
- 2Launch a performance dashboard to monitor KPIs like trial activation timelines, patient accrual, and quality metrics.
- 3Lead initiatives to accelerate study activation and patient enrollment across the portfolio.
- 4Partner with investigators and external stakeholders to promote clinical trial development and research excellence.
- 5Streamline research operations by implementing standardized processes and policies.
- 6Oversee the execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with GCP, sponsor requirements, and regulations.
- 7Manage staffing models and resource allocation to match portfolio demands.
- 8Recruit, mentor, and develop clinical research staff, creating training and cross-training programs.
- 9Champion quality by preparing teams for audits, implementing CAPAs, and reviewing quality metrics.
- 10Serve as the operational liaison with Texas Children's Hospital to align collaborative research priorities.
Requirements9
- 16 years of extensive research administrative experience in a biotechnology or academic setting, including 2 years with research protocols, grants, and contracts.
- 22 years of supervisory or management experience.
- 3Bachelor's degree in Science, Healthcare, Nursing, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 4Experience managing pediatric oncology research trials is strongly preferred.
- 5Progressive leadership experience in clinical research operations, preferably in an academic medical center.
- 6Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive operational improvements.
- 7Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking for complex research operations.
- 8Experience developing dashboards and performance metrics for data-driven decisions.
- 9Knowledge of GCP, federal and state regulations, and institutional policies.
Salary Insight
$95 - $142k per year
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