Clinical Research Program Manager C

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

2d•$91,066 - $117,901•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of academic research workflows.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and non-federal grant application and compliance.
Ability to lead complex research initiatives while building sustainable program infrastructure and maintaining rigorous standards.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and 5-7 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads program development, coordination of communication, staff and resource infrastructure, and operational effectiveness of the program.
Manages relationships between Dr. DeMatteo, collaborating investigators, sponsors, other academic centers, research staff, and administrative offices.
Develops sustainable research infrastructure and builds operational systems and best practices.
Provides comprehensive oversight of operational planning relating to research activities and ensures optimal communication across stakeholders.
Leads pre- and post-award grant administration, internal and external research communications, and general administrative responsibilities related to the research efforts within the Department.
Manages internal educational research programs.
Event planning in collaboration with other stakeholders.
General correspondence coordination on behalf of Dr. DeMatteo.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn.
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time).
Long-Term Care Insurance (optional, with potential underwriting requirements).
Wellness and Work-life Resources.
Professional and Personal Development resources.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural, and recreational activities.
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures).
Home ownership forgivable loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia.
Adoption Assistance reimbursement for qualified expenses.