Research Project Manager C

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

1d • $80,891 - $112,287 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Project Manager C provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management of complex, multidisciplinary research programs involving internal and external academic, clinical, patient advocacy, disease foundation, and industry collaborators. The position advances research initiatives from development through execution, dissemination, and sustainability. Working closely with the principal investigator and research partners, the Research Project Manager C leads research planning and implementation, contributes to competitive grant development, oversees research operations and compliance activities, and ensures successful execution of projects aligned with institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key scientific and operational partner, providing expertise in research strategy, experimental design, data interpretation, project management, resource allocation, and collaboration development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, biomedical sciences, management, or a related field and 5-7 years of progressively responsible research project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex research programs involving multidisciplinary teams and collaborators.
• Experience contributing to grant applications, research proposals, scientific reports, publications, or other scholarly outputs.
• Strong understanding of biomedical research methodologies, experimental design, data analysis, and research operations.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, coordinate multiple projects, solve complex problems, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Experience developing operational procedures, managing research resources, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with investigators, research teams, institutional partners, and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scientific training or research experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, neuroscience, metabolism, genetics, or related biomedical fields.
• Experience writing NIH, foundation, or other competitive research funding applications.
• Experience managing animal research programs, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience coordinating multi-institutional collaborations or translational research initiatives.
• Record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, patents, or other research contributions.
• Experience applying project management principles to complex scientific programs.
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for complex research programs involving multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Partner with the principal investigator to define research objectives, develop project strategies, establish timelines, allocate resources, and implement workflows to achieve research goals.
• Manage day-to-day research activities, including project prioritization, workflow coordination, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of research operations.
• Develop and oversee research management systems, standard operating procedures, documentation practices, and data management processes to support efficiency, reproducibility, and compliance.
• Coordinate collaborations with internal and external investigators, clinical partners, research laboratories, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute scientific expertise to grant proposals, including research strategies, experimental approaches, preliminary data summaries, milestones, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Support post-award grant management, including progress reporting, compliance documentation, resource tracking, and sponsor requirements.
• Analyze and interpret research data and prepare scientific reports, presentations, manuscripts, and research summaries for diverse audiences.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including personnel coordination, equipment management, procurement, vendor relationships, and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with institution, sponsor, and regulatory requirements, including IACUC, IRB, biosafety, and other applicable policies.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to research staff, students, and trainees.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, methodologies, funding opportunities, and collaborations to support research innovation and program growth.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 other institutions
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
• Substantial amount of time away from work for vacation, personal affairs, illness, or family needs
• Long-term care insurance
• 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, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services
• Flexible work hours
• Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses related to legal adoption

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager