"Research Associate Director, D"

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Research will support the Director of the RVCL Research Center in managing research operations, fostering a collaborative environment for mechanistic studies, therapeutic development, and translation of treatments for retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations (RVCL). This role involves co-managing research teams, advancing intellectual property, contributing to grant and manuscript writing, and coordinating with translational and clinical teams to progress pre-clinical research toward clinical applications, including gene therapies and small molecules.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing research operations, including development of strategic goals, management of laboratory meetings, coordinating clinical trial development and management, and tracking progress, and translating activities into budgets.
• Direct research strategy, including goal setting, grant writing, establishing alliances, and contributing to manuscripts and strategic planning.
• Manage intellectual property and publications, including collaboration with legal and technology transfer groups to file disclosures and establish agreements.
• Assist with supervision of laboratory personnel, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, and managing external collaborations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Position Contingent Upon Funding

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Preferred

• Experience that includes Ph.D. or M.D. training.
• Experience in rare disease research, translational medicine, or gene therapy development.
• Background in rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, neurology, or related fields pertinent to vascular or genetic disorders.
• Prior involvement in interdisciplinary research centers or alliances with external partners.
• Demonstrated expertise in research planning, grant writing, intellectual property management, and team supervision.
• Strong skills in implementing policies, utilizing research databases, developing standard operating procedures, and overseeing research programs.
• Proficiency in competencies such as collaboration, effective communication, customer focus, accountability, trust-building, interpersonal savvy, process optimization, organizational awareness, resourcefulness, and valuing differences.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$79,500.00 - $103,000.00 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, 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.