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Posted Job Title

Part-Time Project Manager B (Epidemiology Division)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

The Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program is seeking a part-time Project Manager to oversee both NIH-funded investigator-driven and industry-funded clinical trial research. The candidate will be directly involved in strategic planning and policy development to meet the goals of the assigned projects, ensuring objectives are achieved.

Job Description

Responsibilities include overseeing start-up activities, such as developing study documents (protocol, informed consent, CRFs), obtaining single IRB approval, preparing meeting materials and presentations, and designing and maintaining the study's manual of procedures. The Project Manager will also build relationships with internal and external project partners.

The position requires managing quality assurance and quality control, including training, monitoring data, maintaining staff certifications, and ensuring adherence to procedures. The Project Manager will collaborate with external partners across the United States and oversee the abstract and manuscript processes in partnership with the Principal Investigator.

Additional duties include acting as a liaison between the PI and the study team (Steering Committee, investigators, study staff, consultants, the IRB, industry sponsors and NIH), managing operations, timelines, and working with the PI and grants manager to oversee the grant budget for assigned studies.

A high level of independence, attention to detail, familiarity with epidemiological study design and performance, and strong communication skills are essential. This position requires minimal supervision and limited training.

The Project Manager will take a leadership role in maintaining the research strategy for the well-established program, under the oversight of the Principal Investigator. The Project Manager will support junior faculty members in their research projects and assist with research endeavors across the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program.

Responsibilities also include assisting with the development and submission of grant proposals to the NIH and other funders, and leading subprojects as needed.

Will provide supervisory duties as needed.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience in clinical research and managing epidemiologic studies is preferred, along with previous experience drafting protocols, consent forms, and related SOPs. Strong problem-solving, communication, and writing skills are required, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks. The candidate must be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with effective time management and mature judgment. Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations is essential. Will provide supervisory duties as needed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $35,626.50 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• 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.
• 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.