University of Pennsylvania · 21 hours ago
Clinical Research Project Manager A/B/C
HUP
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $107K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a historic Ivy League institution and a leader in education and research. They are seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager to manage day-to-day operations of clinical research projects, assist with protocol development and project coordination, and support grant applications and study dissemination efforts.
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Responsibilities
Assisting with study start-up and maintenance activities, such as preparing and organizing study documents (protocols, informed consent forms, CRFs), supporting IRB submissions and amendments, tracking regulatory approvals, maintaining study binders, and assisting with development and upkeep of the study’s Manual of Procedures (MOP)
Supporting preparation of meeting materials, reports, and study communications
Coordinating study activities across internal teams and external collaborators, assisting with scheduling meetings, tracking timelines and milestones, and supporting communication among investigators, study staff, and partners
Assisting with quality control efforts by tracking staff training and certifications, supporting monitoring activities, and ensuring adherence to established study procedures and regulatory requirements
Working closely with the PI, Clinical Research Coordinators, and grants management staff to support operational needs, including basic budget tracking and documentation
Serving as a point of contact for routine study-related inquiries and escalating complex issues as needed
Managing quality assurance and quality control activities, including staff training, data monitoring, certification tracking, and ensuring adherence to study and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with internal teams and external partners nationwide, overseeing study operations, timelines, and deliverables
Supporting junior faculty research efforts, assisting with grant development and submissions, and may lead subprojects or provide supervisory support as needed
Supervising and mentoring project staff, while standardizing training, quality assurance, and operational practices across the program
Actively supporting junior investigators in developing and executing research projects, including leading preparation and submission of large-scale grants, managing budgets across active studies, and overseeing dissemination efforts such as manuscripts and abstracts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Experience assisting with study start-up and maintenance activities, including preparation of study documents (protocols, consent forms, CRFs, SOPs) and supporting IRB submissions and amendments for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Master's Degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Strong problem-solving, communication, and writing skills for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Master's Degree and 5+ years of clinical research experience for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Extensive experience in independent management of complex, multi-site studies for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines across multiple projects for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Familiarity with IRB processes and human subjects protection regulations for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Preferred
Familiarity with human subjects protection regulations for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Experience in clinical research and managing epidemiologic studies for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance
Company
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.46MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M
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Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
Angela Duckworth
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