Manager Research Projects B

Manager Research Projects B

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Posted Job Title
Manager Research Projects B

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary
We are seeking a full-time Manager of Research Projects B, who will be responsible for providing comprehensive support for a newly-funded NIA-funded R01 clinical research trial and focused support for other ongoing trials in the PI's portfolio (VA-funded Merit and smaller pilot projects) which explore ways to use gamification with social support to increase physical activity. For example, the new NIA R01 will focus on the impact of a health coach to improve walking after discharge from Penn Medicine hospitals. This position will provide senior level project management for these trials. This includes but is not limited to: providing guidance and supervision to research teams on how best to prepare and implement research activities, operationalize and adapt research methods, collect and manage data, and appropriately report progress and achieved benchmarks. Additionally, the position will provide senior management for the PI's research team, which includes but is not limited to: coordinating meetings for the entire research team (weekly to monthly as needed) and the DSMB (biannually). The position will also serve in an administrative leadership role alongside the PI with activities including but not limited to: working with electronic health record data, preparing and submitting progress reports to the NIH and other stakeholders, and working with the PI to decide how to appropriately staff and budget for proposed activities. The position will supervise full-time and part-time staff working on the NIA R01 which includes overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all staff on an ongoing basis. The position will also oversee the management of regulatory aspects of above-mentioned research projects to ensure all requirements are being met and collaborate with the investigative and business administrative teams to ensure adherence to departmental, University, industry, and federal policies and/or procedures to maintain compliance.

The Manager of Research Projects B must have impeccable organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. They must be able to work independently and exhibit good judgement. Experience working with research faculty from various disciplines is preferable. All applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and web-based applications.

Job Description

DUTIES: This position will be responsible for providing comprehensive support for a newly-funded NIA-funded R01 clinical research trial and focused support for other ongoing trials in the PI's portfolio (VA-funded Merit and smaller pilot projects) which explore ways to use gamification with social support to increase physical activity. For example, the new NIA R01 will focus on the impact of a health coach to improve walking after discharge from Penn Medicine hospitals. Duties for this position include:

• provide guidance and supervision to research teams on how best to prepare and implement research activities
  
• operationalize and adapt research methods, collect and manage data
  
• appropriately report progress and achieved benchmarks
  
• coordinate meetings for the entire research team (weekly to monthly as needed) and the DSMB (biannually)
  
• serve in an administrative leadership role alongside the PI
  
• prepare and submit progress reports to the NIH and other stakeholders
  
• work with the PI to decide how to appropriately staff and budget for proposed activities
  
• supervise full-time and part-time staff working on the NIA R01 which includes overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all staff on an ongoing basis.
  
• oversee the management of regulatory aspects of above-mentioned research projects
  
  QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. This position requires an individual with impeccable organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. They must be able to work independently and exhibit good judgement. Experience working with research faculty from various disciplines is preferable. All applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and web-based applications.
  
  This position is contingent upon funding
  
  Job Location - City, State
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
  
  Department / School
  Perelman School of Medicine
  
  Pay Range
  $61,046.00 - $95,972.00
  Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
  
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  Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
  
  Special Requirements
  Background check 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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