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Hub Technology Group

Research Project Manager

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$65 - $80/hr

1 Year+ Project - HYBRID IN BOSTON - Must Be Local - Must be W2 5+ Years of Project Management Experiece Required 2+ Years of experience working with Researchers & Scientists Familiarity with Linux ...

MarketOnce

Research Project Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$76K - $95K/yr

The Research Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of market research projects. This role involves fielding, providing client updates, and ensuring quality. By facilitating effective ...

Copeland LP

Research Project Manager

Sidney, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

R****esearch Project Manager** to manage research initiatives from conception to completion. They will coordinate and guide R&D projects in compressor and other alternative technologies for HVACR ...

TAP Engineering

Research Project Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Research Project Manager TAP Engineering | College Park, MD | Full Time Clearance Required: Must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph | Experience: 7+ Years | Compensation: $125,000 - $140 ...

Copeland

Research Project Manager

Sidney, OH · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

As A RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER, You Will: * Define overall project scope with established, clear goals so team members can further develop their individual project plans outlining required objectives ...

Mass General Brigham Incorporated

$60 - $80/hr

Manage multiple research projects and programs, ensuring timely execution of study activities and deliverables. * Partner with investigators and leadership to support strategic planning, program ...

SupportFinity™

Research Project Manager

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Position Overview And Responsibilities The Alzheimer's disease research community at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate a large, multi ...

Copeland

Research Project Manager

Sidney, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

R****esearch Project Manager** to manage research initiatives from conception to completion. They will coordinate and guide R&D projects in compressor and other alternative technologies for HVACR ...

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How much do translational research project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for translational research project manager in the United States is $86,032.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a translational research project manager do?

A Translational Research Project Manager oversees projects that bridge basic scientific research and clinical applications, ensuring that discoveries in the lab can be developed into therapies, diagnostics, or medical products for patients. They coordinate teams of scientists, clinicians, and stakeholders, manage timelines and budgets, and facilitate regulatory compliance. Their work is essential for turning promising scientific findings into real-world healthcare solutions efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a translational research project manager?

To excel as a Translational Research Project Manager, you need a solid background in biomedical sciences or related fields, experience managing research projects, and often an advanced degree (e.g., MSc or PhD). Familiarity with project management software, regulatory compliance systems, and data management tools is typically required. Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills help coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects forward. These strengths are crucial for ensuring timely progress, regulatory adherence, and successful translation of research findings into clinical applications.

How does a translational research project manager typically collaborate with clinical and laboratory teams?

A Translational Research Project Manager acts as a critical liaison between laboratory scientists and clinical teams to ensure smooth progression of research from bench to bedside. They coordinate project timelines, facilitate communication across disciplines, and manage regulatory documentation to align preclinical findings with clinical trial requirements. Effective collaboration often involves organizing cross-functional meetings, translating scientific objectives into actionable clinical plans, and troubleshooting challenges that arise during the transition from research to clinical application. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

What is the difference between Translational Research Project Manager vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectTranslational Research Project ManagerClinical Research Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a master's degree in life sciences or related field, with experience in project managementUsually holds a bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field, with clinical research training
Work EnvironmentManages multiple research projects across labs or institutions, often in academic or biotech settingsWorks directly with patients and clinical sites in hospitals or clinics
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, biotech companies, academic medical centersHospitals, clinical trial sites, pharmaceutical companies

The main difference is that a Translational Research Project Manager oversees the progression of research from laboratory findings to clinical applications, managing projects and teams. In contrast, a Clinical Research Coordinator focuses on the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence and patient safety.

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Infographic showing various Translational Research Project Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,032 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Director of Translational Research Operations

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

The University of Pennsylvania
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Director of Translational Research Operations
Job Profile Title
Director D, Research
Job Description Summary
The Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) at the University of Pennsylvania aims to translate immune data into clinically actionable measurements, drive new discoveries, and shift paradigms of clinical care. I3H is seeking a Director for the Translational Research Unit who bridges scientific research with business and commercial goals.
This position serves as a senior leader responsible for developing business and product strategies, managing budgets, overseeing projects from conception to completion, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D. The Director will translate complex scientific concepts for business purposes and ensure projects align with both scientific integrity and commercial viability.
The Director will manage the Translational Research Unit staff, develop and implement strategic objectives aligned with the larger goals of Immune Health, and support financial management and growth of the service center. This includes identifying and proposing improvements to enhance robustness, quality, and efficiency throughout the sample lifecycle; collaborating on service rate development and billing oversight; establishing QA/QC protocols; and serving as the primary point-of-contact for internal and external investigators.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of operations and scientific professionals, setting and monitoring goals, addressing performance challenges, and overseeing hiring and onboarding for Translational Research Unit staff.
  • Develop business and product strategies; work with the Director of Immune Health to align goals and strategy of the Translational Unit with overall goals of Immune Health.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop updated service rates, oversee billing for services, and provide quarterly reports capturing itemized expenditures and revenue.
  • Serve as point-of-contact for internal and external investigators interested in using Translational Research Unit services; ensure seamless communication for new study planning and onboarding.
  • Establish and oversee QA and QC protocols for each service in the Translational Research Unit, ensuring data is routinely recorded, organized, and stored; create and oversee project trackers.
  • Identify and propose improvements to enhance robustness, quality, and efficiency throughout the sample lifecycle, working with the Assistant Directors of Processing and Platforms.
  • Lead conceptual development and maintenance of client-facing website; develop internal- and external-facing tracking system for clinical cohorts and services in collaboration with the data infrastructure team.
  • Work collaboratively with the Director of R&D to develop and implement new services; partner with communications staff to develop marketing materials; draft and negotiate MOUs for external partners.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science and 7 to 10 years or Master of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.The individual should have proven experience in organizational growth, change leadership, and building high-functioning teams in a biomedical science environment. Experience in immunology is strongly preferred. The individual should have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent the organization effectively at local, national, and global levels.

Position contingent upon funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$110,500.00 - $120,000.00 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.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

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