"Clinical Research Project Manager A/B"

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Clinical Research Project Manager A/B

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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.

Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Project Manager A/B

Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Project Manager A

Job Description Summary
The Clinical Research Project Manager A/B will responsible for oversight, day-to-day management, execution and regulatory compliance of complex human subject research carried out in the Stroke Division within the Neurology Department.

Job Description

With mentoring from the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Project Manager A/B will take a leadership role in managing the detailed operations of projects from startup through closeout, coordinating activities in single center and/or multicenter studies (including international sites), assisting with quality control and analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data, developing study protocols, and assisting with grant applications when applicable. This individual will also be responsible for training clinical research staff, project assignments, staff mentoring and bi-annual performance appraisal completion. They will ensure that studies/research are conducted safely and according to protocol, provide supervision to educators and teams conducting the study/interventions and collaborate with peers from other Universities and funding agencies. They may also be responsible for coordinating grant applications , interacting with funding administrators and the University Business Office and may provide contributions to presentations and manuscripts, including multiple drafts for review and dissemination.

The Clinical Research Project Manager A/B will receive training in multiple research instruments, such as transcranial doppler ultrasound, optical blood flow monitor, and blood pressure monitors. This position will require bedside interaction with patients.

Clinical Research Project Manager B: This role will have greater responsibility for the management of the team's day-to-day activities, staff supervision and developing/implementing standard operating procedures and unit guidance documents. They will work under limited oversight from the Principal Investigator.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Qualifications

• A level: Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• B level: Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have a strong ability to communicate with clinicians, researchers, patients and families. Job will require communication with staff and patients outside of office hours.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Prior supervisory experience
• Must be able to exercise discretion with confidential information
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to function independently and effectively manage multiple protocols.
• Have prior experience with IRB guidelines and policies and human subject research practices and appropriate professional skills in the execution of research protocols

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$62,000.00 - $81,441.00 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

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