Clinical Research Project Manager A/B

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Clinical Research Project Manager A/B to oversee study operations, plan projects, manage teams, handle regulatory activities, and drive study execution across single-center and multi-center settings.

Under supervision from the PI and Associate Director, you will develop protocols, coordinate activities, ensure compliance with timelines and regulations, and contribute to grant applications when applicable.

Qualifications

• A level: Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• B level: Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee study operations, including project management for assigned studies, planning, team management, regulatory activities, and study execution.
• Ensure studies are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and timelines, while supporting investigators and coordinating across internal and external collaborators.
• With mentoring from the PI and Associate Director, develop study protocols and manage detailed operations of single-center and/or multi-center studies; assist with grant applications when applicable.
• Train and supervise relevant members of the study team, ensuring protocol compliance with timelines and policies; the PM A may serve as a study coordinator on trials when applicable.

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience preferred

Job description

Clinical Research Project Manager A/B

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation.

This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey.

Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Project Manager A/B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Project Manager A

Job Description Summary

The Neuromuscular Clinical Research Division has a diverse clinicalresearch portfolio of clinical trials/studies across single-centerand multi-center settings.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Project Manager A/B helps provide oversightof study operations. This includes project management for assignedstudies as well as project planning, team management, regulatoryactivities, and study execution. This role ensures studies areconducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, andtimelines, while supporting investigators and coordinating acrossinternal and external collaborators. With mentoring from thePrincipal Investigator and Associate Director, the ClinicalResearch Project Manager A/B will take a leadership role indeveloping study protocols, managing the detailed operations ofprojects, coordinating activities in single center and/ormulti-center studies, assisting with quality control, and assistingwith grant applications when applicable. In addition, the PM A willhelp develop the team's research strategy and may haveopportunities to co-author papers. The Project Manager A will beresponsible for training and supervising relevant members of thestudy team, and will ensure protocol compliance in accordance withestablished timelines, institutional policies, federal regulationsand good clinical practices. In addition to the duties above, theProject Manager B will serve as a study coordinator on trials, whenapplicable.

Qualifications

• A level: Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• B level: Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of related experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience preferred.

Position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$63,085.00 - $89,789.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.