Research Associate Director, D

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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

Benefits

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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.
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 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 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.
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.