Research Nurse Manager - Head & Neck Surgery

The Surgery division at MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to advancing oncologic surgery in the nation and the world through safe, high-quality, multidisciplinary patient care, research and education. The division is made up of 10 specialized academic departments and includes surgeons, advanced practice providers, researchers and our administrative teams. We work closely with our partners across the institution, particularly those in Perioperative Services, and Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine as well as through our committees to make improvements to our operating room processes to provide even better care for our patients. The ideal candidate will be an e xperienced clinical research professional and registered nurse who combines strong leadership capabilities with deep knowledge of clinical trials. This individual ensures high‑quality research operations, promotes a culture of clinical excellence, and supports staff and investigators in delivering safe, ethical, and efficient studies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work Assignments and Supervision of Staff Oversees the entire organization and implementation of all study activities and logistics (i.e., obtaining CTRC approval, creation of order sets, medication orders, etc.). Responsible for working one on one with all research staff to implement new studies which includes, training, mentoring and/or assigning mentoring, work schedule, providing training resources, tools, and meeting routinely to assess performance progress. Ensures that appropriate personnel are in place before new research projects and/or protocols are implemented. Coordinates, schedules, and attends all start-up meetings for new protocols. Prepares and plan/logistics of research study with assigned research personnel prior to start-up meeting. Manages and evaluates the clinical services delivered by research personnel for multiple research protocols. Directs departmental research staff in appropriate methods for managing protocol-related costs and charge recapture and provides quality assurance for the charge process. Coordinates and communicates all activities of the study plan and logistics with the PI, research nurse and the sponsor. Communicates with the supervisor, physician and/or protocol sponsor prior to implementation of a new protocol (i.e., planning, implementation, and evaluation). Protocol Planning, Development and Management Responsible for the effective operation of department protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator, protocol administration team, financial analyst and study sponsor. Reviews proposed studies and provides feedback regarding potential patient/protocol management issues prior to study submission or activation including but not limited to study schedule, managing study drug toxicity, adverse event reporting and data capture for study endpoints. In collaboration with protocol administration team, assesses departmental protocols for acuity and/or patient complexity to incorporate staffing and training needs. Reviews and provides input on study budget to ensure adequate staffing or protocol needs are negotiated; Reviews