Senior Program Manager - Grants & Contracts - Clinical Trials - Neurology

Department: Neurology

Location: Texas Medical Center- Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time/ Exempt

Position Summary:

Develops, plans and manages all activities of a school/unit program(s) or project(s). Functions in a Leadership capacity in the program.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Oversees all aspects of the program/project activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Provides direction and guidance to department personnel.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols and policies and develops, implements, and manages internal policies and procedures.
• Manages compliance and ensures the department follows internal and external rules, regulations and standards. Oversees inspections and/or reviews and ensures the appropriate personnel have the proper credentials and licensing needed.
• Manages/maintains annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and/or authorizes expenditures.
• Provides guidance to upper management and keeps them informed of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
• Manages partnerships with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.
• Prepares progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies. May work closely with Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
• Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, may create and edit various communications materials for the department/program, which may include printed materials, web site content and/or department newsletters.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
• Manages Human Resources activities for direct report in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• May require program-specific certifications.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

• Seven (7) years of applicable experience.
• Experience working with clinical trial budgets and negotiations required.
• Previous experience with eCERT, ERA Commons (NIH), PeopleSoft FRM/HMC, Coupa, or ImageNow highly preferred.

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.

Security Sensitive:

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