Clinical Research Project Manager B

University of Pennsylvania

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center (PNTC) supports a diverse group of neurogenetics investigators and clinical research professionals, involving work on investigator-initiated clinical research studies and complex industry-sponsored, first-in-human trials of gene therapies for neurological diseases. The Clinical Research Project Manager B (CRPM B) provides end-to-end management across the full study lifecycle (startup, conduct, and closeout) of assigned clinical research studies conducted in collaboration with internal Penn entities and external sponsors with limited oversight from senior PNTC operational leadership. This position supports principal investigators and directly supervises study teams in the successful implementation and execution of complex clinical research in compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, federal regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Requirements

Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Must be organized and able to prioritize
Effective communication and writing skills
Strong time management skills
Flexible and able to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

Responsibilities

Clinical Research Project Management: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned studies, coordinating study activities among investigators, study teams, internal partners, and external sponsors. Ensure protocol adherence, timely milestone completion, and alignment with established timelines and study requirements. Collaborate with finance and administrative personnel to conduct pre-post-award activities, monitor study finances and address discrepancies or risks.
Regulatory and Study Documentation Oversight: Develop, review, and oversee the maintenance of regulatory and study documents. Ensure maintenance or regulatory approvals and compliance with all applicable requirements. Prepare and deliver study progress reports to internal leadership and external sponsors, as required.
Staff Supervision and Leadership: Independently onboard, train, supervise and mentor direct and/or indirect research staff in accordance with protocol requirements and institutional standards. Assign project responsibilities, support professional development, and complete performance evaluations.
Process Improvement: Lead and contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of center- and study-level clinical research processes and standard operating procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by senior operational leadership in support of clinical research operations and strategic initiatives.

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.