"Clinical Research Program Manager C"

Job Description Summary

The Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Heart and Vascular Disease Genetic Research Program within the Department of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. The program manages > $10M in NIH and VA awards and employs 8 full-time and 5 part-time staff members and trainees conducting large-scale genomic research, focusing on genetic studies to gain biological insights, predict risk, and discover therapeutic targets across a broad range of heart and vascular disease risk factors and outcomes through international consortia and multi-institutional collaborations. The position works with the Principal Investigator and collaborating investigators worldwide to strengthen partnerships, expand research capacity, and advance the program's scientific mission.

The Program Manager leads program development, staff and resource infrastructure, and operational effectiveness of the program. The position manages relationships between the Principal Investigator, collaborating investigators, sponsors, other academic centers, research staff, and administrative offices. Responsibilities include developing sustainable research infrastructure and building operational systems and best practices. The Program Manager provides comprehensive oversight of operational planning relating to research activities and ensures optimal communication across stakeholders. The position leads pre- and post-award grant administration, participates in facility and contractual (subawards and subaccounts) negotiations, and takes the lead in budget development, ongoing fiscal review, and forecasting.

Responsibilities also include establishing and monitoring programmatic metrics for efficient process planning and financial management of assigned projects, and reporting on those metrics. Additionally, implementing innovative approaches will be key to expanding the program through operationally and financially successful research collaborations and projects. The Program Manager will develop strategic communication frameworks to disseminate research-related information across the program and to external stakeholders.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of academic genomic research workflows, strategic management of international genomic consortia research, federal grant application and compliance (NIH, VA), and the ability to lead complex, multi-site research initiatives while building sustainable program infrastructure and maintaining rigorous scientific and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree and 5-7 years of experience preferred.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$89,500.00 - $106,940.00 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.

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