Senior Research Project Manager

The Senior Research Project Manager position at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports complex clinical research efforts within Stem Cell Transplantation Research, with a focus on advancing cell therapy and stem cell transplant clinical research programs. The Senior Research Project Manager serves as a central point of coordination across clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and data management teams to ensure research projects are executed efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within this environment, the Senior Research Project Manager plays a critical role in managing scientific research projects from initiation through delivery, supporting the mission of UT MD Anderson by translating research strategy into operational execution. The Senior Research Project Manager collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and external sponsors to ensure high-quality research outcomes.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Research Project Manager role will demonstrate the ability to manage complex scientific research projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee regulatory and compliance activities.

Position Information
Salary: Minimum $93,500 - Midpoint $117,000 - Maximum $140,500
Work location: Onsite

Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to life-changing cancer research while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. UT MD Anderson supports professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful work that advances patient care and scientific discovery, while promoting balance and long-term career development.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage, plan, and implement complex scientific research projects from initiation through delivery
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed research project work plans and timelines
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with research objectives

Scientific Oversight & Data Review

• Oversee the review and analysis of research milestones and outcomes
• Evaluate resulting research data and revise techniques or approaches as needed
• Assist in writing peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts for submission

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise staff and trainees assigned to research projects
• Serve as a central point of coordination among clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and data management teams
• Serve as a liaison to research sponsors as appropriate

Regulatory, Compliance & Reporting

• Process and manage compliance and regulatory matters related to industry research collaborations and laboratory study agreements
• Participate in the development, preparation, and submission of scientific progress reports

Financial & Grant Management

• Create project budgets and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure appropriate expense tracking
• Manage grant applications and awarded grants
  
  Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Natural sciences or related field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree Natural sciences or related field.
• Preferred: PhD Natural sciences or related field. or
• Preferred: Medical Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Eight years Scientific or experimental research experience to include two years project management.
• Required: Four years Scientific or experimental research experience to include one year project management with preferred Master's degree.
• Required: Two years Scientific, experimental or related clinical specialty experience with preferred PhD or Medical degree.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180815
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 93,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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