Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Manager Research Project A (Hybrid Eligible) (Dept. of Neurology)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. They are seeking a Project Manager to oversee major clinical trials, manage a multi-site investigator initiated study, and ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
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Responsibilities
This position will be a resource for best practices of managing major clinical trials
The Project Manager will provide guidance to both study trials and device trials
This position will be responsible for managing a multi-site investigator initiated study, including oversight of budgets and coordination of those sites
The incumbent will be a liaison to departmental interaction such as the investigational team, the nursing units and sponsor
He/She will be a resource to other members of the team and will oversee the implementation of new clinical trials
Will review all new trials to help identify the challenges and opportunities discovered
Will problem-solve the challenges to implement a plan of action; will work with the regulatory manager to ensure that submissions to the IRB are completed in a timely manner
Will supervise the execution of the trial with the staff to ensure adherence to the protocol is followed and will audit the trials for compliance and enrollment which include a review of the data entry for accuracy and completeness and adverse event management
The coordinator will take an active role in preparation of trial audits and inspection
The coordinator will take a lead role supervising any inspection that takes place with the trials
S/he will provide monthly updates to the research team and the director
This position is necessary to support our research team in caring for research subjects, including providing access to infusion medications that they require access to
The funding received by these grants contributes significantly to our budget
This position is essential and critical to the success of the Penn MS and Related Disorders Translational Research Program which currently has a portfolio of greater than 30 studies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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