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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

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Project Manager A

Job Description Summary

As part of the Department of Radiology, the Clinical Imaging Service Center (RADCORE) supports a diverse group of investigators, involving work on a wide spectrum of investigator and industry initiated clinical trials of varying complexities. Project Manager work includes overall management of research projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to the University. Leads development of key study documents including protocol, consent forms, and CRFs, supervision of research support staff, regulatory submissions, recruitment strategy. Responsibilities may also include supporting grant writing, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager will provide project management and regulatory support and expertise associated with clinical trials for the Department of Radiology Clinical Imaging Service Center (RADCORE). The person will work closely with the RADCORE Program Manager to support a diverse group of investigators and coordinators, involving work on a wide spectrum of investigator and industry initiated clinical trials of varying complexities. Involvement will range from consulting to serving as the project manager for a study having primary responsibility with respect to execution and operational planning of the studies and accountability for results.

The Project Manager will manage/supervise the study teams assuring that each clinical trial meets expectations and that they are conducted in accordance with the specific clinical protocol as approved by the Investigator/Sponsor, study team and in accordance with all regulatory organizations. S/he will play a key role in study start-up, intake & feasibility for many studies.

The Project Manager will provide oversight and support for each study team, lead team meetings, drive study timelines, recruitment, and overall performance. S/he will generate study specific plans and documents, provide input and management of study budgets, and ensure consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures. S/he will lead problem solving and resolution efforts, and review study status and monitor reports to identify and address possible issues. S/he will provide leadership and guidance to research personnel in their day-to-day operational activities. S/he will perform regulatory duties including regulatory oversight, regulatory submissions, and compliance checks. S/he will participate in documentation of best practices and SOPs.

Job Responsibilities

Manages project/program activities and implements protocols; develops, implements and manages work plans and timeframes in order to ensure project goals.

Communicates project/program activities to ensure clear, coordinated project related communications

Supervises assigned research support and or laboratory personnel; delegates and coordinates tasks based on developed plans

Provide technical leadership and consultation related to project/grant proposals/ manuscripts/animal protocol development, advises those associated with projects (PI) regarding project status

Oversee the delivery of patient care as defined in the study protocols and manage/supervise the study teams assuring that each clinical trial meets expectations and that they are conducted in accordance with the specific clinical protocol as approved by the Investigator/Sponsor, study team and in accordance with all regulatory organizations.

Play a key role in study start-up, intake & feasibility for many studies

Provide oversight and support for each study team, lead team meetings, drive study timelines, recruitment, and overall performance.

Generate study specific plans and documents, provide input and management of study budgets. Ensure consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures.

Lead problem solving and resolution efforts, and review study status and monitor reports to identify and address possible issues.

Provide leadership and guidance to research personnel in their day-to-day operational activities.

Perform regulatory duties including regulatory oversight, regulatory submissions, and compliance checks.

Participate in documentation of best practices and SOPs.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Contingent Upon Grant Funding

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Strong planning and organizational capabilities along with attention to detail, excellent follow through and problem-solving skills necessary.

· Must be effective in setting and meeting personal short and long-term goals to complete assignments, with multiple project tasks ongoing simultaneously.

· Successful candidates will have the ability to anticipate problems relating to projects and to develop and implement solutions.

· Flexibility and the drive to meet project deadlines required. Knowledge of regulatory processes is required.

· Excellent written and verbal skills required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$63,085.00 - $70,958.00 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

• 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.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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