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Posted Job Title
Manager Research Project C
Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project C
Job Description Summary
Manager Research Project C will be responsible for both strategic planning and day to day management of complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to the University. Ensures compliance with Sponsors, University, School and IRB policies.
Job Description
The Manager Research Project C/Sr. Project Manager will leverage leadership experience and trial management expertise at the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. They will oversee the launch and intervention of a large, multi-year, patient-centered trial that tests whether increasing physical activity can reduce major cardiovascular events. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for administrative and logistical oversight of all trial activities. Responsibilities will include serving as the primary liaison between the investigative team, including faculty and site investigators, vendors, consultants, the web design team and other internal and external entities.
They will oversee recruitment and supervise study staff. They will oversee the management and coordination of the study including regulatory approvals such as IRB and clinical trials.gov. They will coordinate study meetings, oversee trial enrollment, technology intervention implementation and testing, and study communications. They will provide oversight of research activities including protocol development, set-up, and implementation; overseeing recruitment and enrollment, developing and maintaining study documentation, and implement study activities. The Sr. Project Manager role will build relationships with study partners; negotiate and prepare data agreements; and provide documentation and reports to funders. As this trial will require a large study team housed within CHIBE and MEHP, they will assist the Sr. Research Director in assessing staffing needs across all projects in the portfolio. They will coordinate the hire of research staff and directly supervise and oversee the training of research staff, including project managers, research coordinators and research assistants. They will assist the Sr. Research Director in budget oversight. They will provide oversight of the research throughout the intervention while delegating daily study management to the research team.
Qualifications

• Master of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Must show progressively responsible project management and supervisory experience, preferably in an academic institution managing projects, as well as demonstrated leadership of complex projects.
• Must show ability to work with multiple stakeholders to coordinate and achieve goals, and to form strong business relationships with collaborators.
• Ability to develop implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient research processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse and close-working team in a fast-paced, leadership setting requiring initiative, strong organization, flexibility, sound judgment, and the prioritization of multiple demands.
• Successful candidates will have the ability to anticipate problems relating to projects and to develop and implement solutions, as well as handling complex problems related to business strategy.
• Flexibility and drive to meet project deadlines required.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, and judgment in interacting with a wide range of constituents at varying levels of an organization.
• Able to confidently interact with all levels of management including senior management, physician leaders and others. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated experience in handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong understanding of institutional and federal compliance requirements related to research desired.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$80,891.00 - $117,901.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University 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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