Manager Research Project B
About The Position
This Project Manager (PM-B) position will support the Sr. Project Manager (PM-C) and Project Director to oversee the launch and intervention of a large, multi-year, patient-centered trial that tests whether increasing physical activity can reduce major cardiovascular events. The Project Manager B will be responsible for protocol development, study set-up, and implementation of study workflows. They will oversee study data management activities, including data collection, database maintenance, quality control, and data reporting. They will monitor data for completeness, accuracy, and protocol adherence through routine quality assurance reviews and data audits. The Project Manager B will oversee screening and enrollment, data collection via electronic processes, study document development and management, daily conduct and management of study interventions. They will assist the Project Manager C in tracking and managing study budgets. They will hire, train and supervise research staff. The PM-B will be responsible for IRB correspondence and regulatory compliance and tracking of medical incidents and adverse events. The PM-B will communicate regularly with leadership on progress and assist with the preparation and submission of reports, manuscripts and publications. The Project Manager B will have demonstrated strong research and administrative skills. They will support the PM C and study team in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders including the investigative team, faculty and site investigators, the funder, vendors, consultants, the web design team and other internal and external entities. They will coordinate study meetings, oversee trial enrollment, technology intervention implementation and testing, and study communications. They will work alongside the Sr. Project Manager to provide oversight of the research throughout the intervention while delegating daily study management to the research team.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years of experience or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with behavioral interventions required.
- Extremely well organized and resourceful.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be a self-starter with results orientation.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance issues required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- High accuracy, dependability and attention to detail.
- Expert in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams).
- Comfort and experience in data management, including web-based database platforms (REDCap) and remote monitoring technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Protocol development, study set-up, and implementation of study workflows.
- Oversee study data management activities, including data collection, database maintenance, quality control, and data reporting.
- Monitor data for completeness, accuracy, and protocol adherence through routine quality assurance reviews and data audits.
- Oversee screening and enrollment, data collection via electronic processes, study document development and management, daily conduct and management of study interventions.
- Assist in tracking and managing study budgets.
- Hire, train and supervise research staff.
- Responsible for IRB correspondence and regulatory compliance and tracking of medical incidents and adverse events.
- Communicate regularly with leadership on progress and assist with the preparation and submission of reports, manuscripts and publications.
- Support the PM C and study team in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate study meetings, oversee trial enrollment, technology intervention implementation and testing, and study communications.
- Provide oversight of the research throughout the intervention while delegating daily study management to the research team.
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 and potentially other institutions.
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options and investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work for relaxation, vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, or family time.
- Long-Term Care Insurance partnership with Genworth Financial.
- Wellness programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development resources.
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural, and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, museums, performance centers).
- Discounts and special services on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.
- Flexible work options including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees).
- Adoption Assistance reimbursement for qualified expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
