Manager Research Project A (Hybrid Eligible) (Dept. of Neurology)

This position will be a resource for best practices of managing major clinical trials. The Project Manager will provide guidance to both study trials and device trials. This position will be responsible for managing a multi-site investigator initiated study, including oversight of budgets and coordination of those sites. The incumbent will be a liaison to departmental interaction such as the investigational team, the nursing units and sponsor. He/She will be a resource to other members of the team and will oversee the implementation of new clinical trials. Will review all new trials to help identify the challenges and opportunities discovered. Will problem-solve the challenges to implement a plan of action; will work with the regulatory manager to ensure that submissions to the IRB are completed in a timely manner. Will supervise the execution of the trial with the staff to ensure adherence to the protocol is followed and will audit the trials for compliance and enrollment which include a review of the data entry for accuracy and completeness and adverse event management. The coordinator will take an active role in preparation of trial audits and inspection. The coordinator will take a lead role supervising any inspection that takes place with the trials. S/he will provide monthly updates to the research team and the director.

This position is necessary to support our research team in caring for research subjects, including providing access to infusion medications that they require access to. The funding received by these grants contributes significantly to our budget. This position is essential and critical to the success of the Penn MS and Related Disorders Translational Research Program which currently has a portfolio of greater than 30 studies.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.