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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Program Manager C
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Program Manager C
Job Description Summary
The Program Manager provides strategic, administrative, and operational management for the Department of Surgery, with a focus in the research program of Dr. Ronald DeMatteo, Chair of Surgery. The position works with Dr. DeMatteo and other leadership within the Department as well as collaborators to strengthen partnerships, expand research capacity, and advance the program's scientific mission.
Job Description
The Program Manager leads program development, coordination of communication, staff and resource infrastructure, and operational effectiveness of the program. The position manages relationships between Dr. DeMatteo, 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, internal and external research communications, and general administrative responsibilities related to the research efforts within the Department.
Additional duties include management of internal educational research programs, event planning in collaboration with other stakeholders, and general correspondence coordination on behalf of Dr. DeMatteo.
This position requires comprehensive knowledge of academic research workflows, federal and non-federal grant application and compliance, and the ability to lead complex research initiatives while building sustainable program infrastructure and maintaining rigorous standards.
Qualifications
o Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
o Master's degree and 5-7 years of experience preferred.
This position is contigent upon grant funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$91,066.00 - $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.
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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.