UTHealth
Program Manager - Research - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences (CCTS)
UTHealth, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
Program Manager - Research - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences (CCTS)
Location: Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas
Category: Research
UTHealth Houston General Administration
Requisition #: 240002FD
The CCTS Team Science Component provides education, training, and coaching to improve teamwork among research teams at the CCTS partner institutions, across Texas and beyond through active collaboration with regional and national CTSA hubs. The CCTS Team Science Project Manager works with multi-institutional trainees, investigators, administrators, biomedical informaticians, and software developers engaged in translational research/science. This role requires strong communication skills and data analysis techniques, and the ability to adapt to evolving inter-disciplinary scenarios and collaborations. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. The candidate should preferably have experience in initiating collaborative initiatives, team management, assessment and training.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Manages the research agenda for the area.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors the progress of projects, and provides supervision and guidance to the research personnel, research nurses and administrative staff.
Facilitates collaboration between clinicians and research scientist, internal and external to the University.
Assists with the annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
Informs upper management of key activities.
Assists in grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies. May work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups.
Manages on-going strategic plans for the area.
Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings. May also participate in committees as deemed appropriate 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.
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional duties may include:
· UsesTeamMAPPS (Team Methods to Advance Processes and Performance in Science),an evidence-based competency model for team science training and evaluation developed by the CCTS Team Science Component. The TeamMAPPS will be used as the primary training curriculumto increase collaboration and effectiveness of scientific teams.
· Provides grant writing assistance to teams preparing grants that need scientific content in their application related to how the team will create and maintain teamwork.
· Assists teams with planning of collaborative efforts i.e., help teams assign roles and responsibilities to facilitate effective teamwork.
· Provides coaching and/or custom training to individuals (team members and team leaders) and teams that are experiencing challenges.
· Takes leadership in building a website that includes Team Science self-administered tools and software to diagnose team strengths and weaknesses; and identify strategies to overcome obstacles; and tools for debriefings, team huddles, team meetings, etc.
· Evaluates utilization of these tools/services and measures the impact of teamwork on enhanced knowledge dissemination as the result of effective collaboration and communication among CCTS professionals, programs and partner institutions.
· Stays abreast of the latest developments in the field and contributes to TeamMAPPS improvement, evaluation, dissemination and future development (e.g.,implementing a train-the-trainer model).
· Reaches out and create relationships with individuals and institutions across the CCTS sites and provides professional and technical support to adapt, adopt, implement and/or improve Team Science activities.
· The candidate will be accountable for the team science component activities and will meet weekly with the Director and Co-Director of the Team Science component and will provide weekly input or as needed.
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:
Five years of applicable experience.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Preferred Skills:
Scientific background with 3 to 5 years of experience leading complex multi-institutional interdisciplinary projects, with a focus on data analysis and collaborative initiatives. An ideal candidate will have relevant experience with content knowledge.
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.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
https://www.uth.edu/benefits/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
Location: Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas
Category: Research
UTHealth Houston General Administration
Requisition #: 240002FD
The CCTS Team Science Component provides education, training, and coaching to improve teamwork among research teams at the CCTS partner institutions, across Texas and beyond through active collaboration with regional and national CTSA hubs. The CCTS Team Science Project Manager works with multi-institutional trainees, investigators, administrators, biomedical informaticians, and software developers engaged in translational research/science. This role requires strong communication skills and data analysis techniques, and the ability to adapt to evolving inter-disciplinary scenarios and collaborations. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. The candidate should preferably have experience in initiating collaborative initiatives, team management, assessment and training.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Manages the research agenda for the area.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors the progress of projects, and provides supervision and guidance to the research personnel, research nurses and administrative staff.
Facilitates collaboration between clinicians and research scientist, internal and external to the University.
Assists with the annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
Informs upper management of key activities.
Assists in grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies. May work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups.
Manages on-going strategic plans for the area.
Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings. May also participate in committees as deemed appropriate 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.
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional duties may include:
· UsesTeamMAPPS (Team Methods to Advance Processes and Performance in Science),an evidence-based competency model for team science training and evaluation developed by the CCTS Team Science Component. The TeamMAPPS will be used as the primary training curriculumto increase collaboration and effectiveness of scientific teams.
· Provides grant writing assistance to teams preparing grants that need scientific content in their application related to how the team will create and maintain teamwork.
· Assists teams with planning of collaborative efforts i.e., help teams assign roles and responsibilities to facilitate effective teamwork.
· Provides coaching and/or custom training to individuals (team members and team leaders) and teams that are experiencing challenges.
· Takes leadership in building a website that includes Team Science self-administered tools and software to diagnose team strengths and weaknesses; and identify strategies to overcome obstacles; and tools for debriefings, team huddles, team meetings, etc.
· Evaluates utilization of these tools/services and measures the impact of teamwork on enhanced knowledge dissemination as the result of effective collaboration and communication among CCTS professionals, programs and partner institutions.
· Stays abreast of the latest developments in the field and contributes to TeamMAPPS improvement, evaluation, dissemination and future development (e.g.,implementing a train-the-trainer model).
· Reaches out and create relationships with individuals and institutions across the CCTS sites and provides professional and technical support to adapt, adopt, implement and/or improve Team Science activities.
· The candidate will be accountable for the team science component activities and will meet weekly with the Director and Co-Director of the Team Science component and will provide weekly input or as needed.
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:
Five years of applicable experience.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Preferred Skills:
Scientific background with 3 to 5 years of experience leading complex multi-institutional interdisciplinary projects, with a focus on data analysis and collaborative initiatives. An ideal candidate will have relevant experience with content knowledge.
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.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
https://www.uth.edu/benefits/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.