Manager - Clinical Protocol Admin / Nuclear Medicine
Description
The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree or higher (preferred, not required) in Science, Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field, combined with substantial experience in program and project management. Candidates with a background in clinical research, particularly within oncology, nuclear medicine, theranostics, molecular imaging, or related clinical settings, are highly preferred. The successful candidate will be a proactive, highly organized, and collaborative clinical research professional with a demonstrated ability to manage complex research programs and initiatives. They will possess strong expertise in research operations, protocol management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will excel at building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, addressing operational challenges, optimizing workflows, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, the candidate should have a proven track record of supporting and advancing clinical research programs, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives that contribute to the continued growth and success of MD Anderson’s Theranostics and Molecular Imaging Research Program.
• 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.
• Direct trial activation planning and study readiness activities
• Coordinate study startup requirements across participating teams
• Manage resource planning and operational workflow development
• Resolve operational issues affecting study activation and execution
• Monitor protocol progress, activation milestones, and action items throughout study lifecycles
• Coordinate patient care pathway components within research protocols
• Align evaluations, imaging, laboratory testing, treatment planning, scheduling, and follow-up activities across teams
• Facilitate communication and operational coordination supporting patient progression through theranostics clinical trials
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies, IRB requirements, radiation safety regulations, and applicable federal guidelines
• Support research governance, patient safety, and quality oversight initiatives
• Promote operational excellence across the theranostics research portfolio
• Partner with investigators and leadership to support clinical research objectives
• Address operational barriers affecting study execution as needed
• Assist with strategic planning and long-term program growth initiatives
• Optimize operational workflows and research infrastructure
• Contribute to staffing initiatives and stakeholder partnership development
• Foster collaboration with internal departments, national organizations, and industry sponsors
• Advance research initiatives and program objectives through strategic engagement