Clinical Research Project Manager A

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking two Clinical Research Project Manager A positions within the PAIR Center in Philadelphia. The roles involve managing trials, monitoring enrollment, ensuring protocol adherence, and coordinating with data managers and clinicians to advance patient-centered outcomes and health equity.

The individuals will work with a PI and external partners to keep projects on scope, budget, and timeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of prior experience in complex health services research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage the scope, timelines, and budget of a large study.

Responsibilities

• Monitor study enrollment and protocol adherence across sites.
• Supervise research staff and coordinate data managers/analysts.
• Facilitate analysis and reporting on study metrics (data safety, enrollment benchmarks).
• Ensure protocol compliance and study within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Coordinate team and stakeholder meetings; document decisions.
• Assist in proposal development, study design, and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Health services research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Project Manager A

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Project Manager A

Job Description Summary

The Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center is seeking two project managers to support its portfolio. The mission of the PAIR Center is to generate high-quality evidence to advance healthcare policies and practices that improve the lives of all people affected by serious illness and remove the barriers to health equity that seriously ill patients commonly face.

The first project manager will support a trial that seeks to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of generalist and specialist palliative care on patient-centered outcomes and equity of palliative care delivery among seriously ill patients admitted to two large U.S. health systems. The second will support the continued growth and operational demands of Dr. Katie Auriemma's portfolio.

The project managers will work closely with the Principal Investigator(s) and external research partners to effectively operationalize research protocols. Specifically, the project managers will: monitor study enrollment and protocol adherence; supervise research staff; communicate with data managers and analysts regarding data processing and acquisition efforts; facilitate analysis and reporting on study metrics (data safety, compliance, benchmarks for enrollment, and finances); and contribute to proposal and manuscript writing. The project managers will be responsible for ensuring all study protocols are carried out consistently and appropriately across all clinical sites and ensuring that the projects remain within scope, budget, and timeline.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of study protocols in conjunction with investigators and clinical site partners-


• Oversee the daily operations of the clinical trials, including study enrollment, intervention adherence, timely completion of project milestones, and supervision of research staff-


• Liaise with data managers and analysts to streamline development of study databases, EHR-based interventions and reports, data acquisition protocols, statistical analysis plans, and reporting for study monitoring (data safety, subject accrual, outcomes assessment, adherence to protocols)-


• Interface with clinical sites to ensure consistency and quality in study implementation-


• Manage regulatory compliance for clinical research, including IRB submissions and progress report to trial sponsors-


• Coordinate team and stakeholder meetings, document decision-making, develop manual of procedures-


• Contribute to proposal development, study design, methods, interpretation of results, and manuscript development

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of prior experience in complex health services research. Both positions require a demonstrated ability to manage the scope, timelines, and budget of a large study, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. These individuals will function independently in carrying out most responsibilities and must feel comfortable communicating regularly with multiple stakeholders throughout the health system. Desirable skills include experience with clinical trials, prior experience collaborating with data managers, analysts, and clinicians, and working with patients with serious chronic illnesses.

This position is contingent upon funding

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$63,085.