Manager, Research Project A/B (Abramson Cancer Center)

Manager, Research Project A/B (Abramson Cancer Center)

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Posted Job Title
Manager, Research Project A/B (Abramson Cancer Center)

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary
The Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) is seeking a Health Informatics Innovation Manager to manage research and innovation initiatives executed across the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Founded at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, PC3I is the nation's first center working at the nexus of research and practice to create, test, and scale solutions to transform cancer care delivery. Our mission is to make cancer care better for patients, clinicians, and communities.

The Health Informatics Innovation Manager role contributes to the strategic development of PC3I's portfolio by planning and implementing projects to develop, test, and scale new solutions to improve cancer care, with a particular focus on supporting projects with a strong informatics and/or data analytics component. Projects may come from a variety of sources, including from the federal government, private foundations, internal Penn sources, clinical partners, and others.

The Health Informatics Innovation Manager will join an interdisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, administrators, and technical personnel with deep experience in their fields. This is an ideal position for an individual seeking experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and exposure to cutting-edge research in cancer care innovation.

Required skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects, developing solutions to technical problems. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across the ecosystem of academic researchers, clinical providers, and local communities are essential. High accuracy, dependability, and attention to detail will be vital to success in the position.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Manager Research Project A:

• Works at the direction of PC3I leadership and managers, and in close collaboration with project principal investigators.
• Responsible for several projects of varying complexity, responsible for day-to-day work and progress towards milestones.
• With direction, develops and maintains appropriate project documentation (project plans, budgets, protocols, workflows, standard operating procedures, etc.)
• Supports proposal efforts (coordinating, reviewing, etc.)
• May manage staff as part of project-specific teams.
• Manage large datasets and prepare for analysis
• Provides feedback on the development of project-specific tools for the PC3I community.
• Assist with grant proposal development by writing the data analysis plan, generating and summarizing the power analysis and assessing the scope of work and developing the appropriate budget justification.
• Develop, document, and maintain analytical data files, with variables derived from primary databases, suitable structured for statistical analyses.
• Oversee various data management projects using the REDCap databases.
• Conducts appropriate analysis, including interpretation and explanation of techniques used, assumptions made, and generalization of results
• Serve as liaison between PC3I and other informatics teams across organizations to integrate/synthesize techniques and methodologies in our Center's portfolio in alignment with health system and University goals and priorities.
• Support PC3I initiatives and project portfolio by offering strategic planning and consultation with an emphasis on providing data analytics services and solutions for new project inquiries
• Drives innovation forward through offering informatics oversight, leveraging artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies healthcare informatics to advance the goals of PC3I
• Support with data monitoring plans, usage agreements, and adherence to data-sharing policies
• Support with tracking Center metrics
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Manager Research Project B:

• Works mostly independently in consultation with PC3I leadership and in partnership with project principal investigators.
• Manages multiple projects of varying complexity, responsible for day-to-day work and progress towards milestones.
• Contributes significantly to proposal efforts (writing, reviewing, coordinating, etc.)
• With minimal direction, develops and maintains appropriate project documentation (project plans, budgets, protocols, workflows, standard operating procedures, etc.).
• Manages staff as part of project-specific teams; may also have direct reports.
• Provides feedback on the development of project-specific tools for the PC3I community.
• Lead grant proposal development by writing the data analysis plan, generating and summarizing the power analysis, assessing the scope of work, and developing the appropriate budget justification.
• Develop, document, and maintain analytical data files, with variables derived from primary databases, suitably structured for statistical analyses.
• Oversee various data management projects using the REDCap databases. Coordinate the REDCap users group meetings and serve as a technical resource for EPIC or REDCap related issues.
• Write and edit methods section of manuscripts and abstracts for presentations and publications.
• Attend professional meetings, workshop, and seminars. Read and review appropriate biomedical and clinical research literature necessary for effective collaboration.
• Lead statistical analysis for research projects
• Present analytic findings to internal and external collaborators
• Conduct chart review and data abstraction from electronic medical record
• Advise other team members on data management and analysis
• Serve as liaison between PC3I and other informatics teams across organizations to integrate/synthesize techniques and methodologies in our Center's portfolio in alignment with health system and University goals and priorities.
• Support PC3I initiatives and project portfolio through offering strategic planning and consultation with an emphasis on providing data analytics services and solutions for new project inquiries
• Drives innovation forward through offering informatics oversight, leveraging artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies health care informatics to advance the goals of PC3I
• Support with data monitoring plans, usage agreements, and adherence to data sharing policies
• Support with tracking Center metrics
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. This position is grant-funded, and continuation is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Qualifications

PM A requirements - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

PM B requirements - Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Required for both positions: Required knowledge includes process and data modeling, data architectural development methodology and working knowledge of databases. Experience using data analysis tools and databases. Experience conducting and leading chart review required. Demonstrated competence in systems analysis and design and the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies. Demonstrated ability to manage electronic health record data (preferably, EPIC) and merge with other forms of data (e.g., registry data or trial data). Familiarity with or willing to learn R, SQL, SAS, and Stata, in addition to EPIC and stay current with new methods. 2-3 years of project management preferred.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $85,000.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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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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