Project Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 67,155 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Philadelphia to join the Penn Health-Tech team. This role involves managing medical device development timelines, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring teams through the innovation process.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 3–5 years of relevant experience, and preferably medical device industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $67,155 – $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.
• Cross-sector expertise in AI, data science, therapeutics, or digital health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets for innovation programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through technology development phases.
• Mentor innovation program teams using expertise in methodologies.
• Hold suppliers accountable for deliverables and timelines.
• Communicate project progress and challenges to leadership.
• Cultivate relationships within the campus and regional ecosystem.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Knowledge of medical device design

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Engineering or Health Sciences

Job description

Project Manager

Associate Director C, Research

Penn Health-Tech (PHT), the University of Pennsylvania's central hub for health technology innovation, is looking for a Project Manager to join our team and advance health care solutions. Since 2017, PHT has served as an engine for translating discoveries into high‑impact health technologies, accelerating the path from academic innovation to real‑world impact. The role supports medical device development and manages a diverse portfolio of projects in our innovation programming from concept to proof of principle, translation, and commercialization.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets for innovation program portfolio teams, including the HealthTech Accelerator and Seed Grant programs.
• Engage collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders through all phases of technology and product development (e.g., needs validation, concept generation, prototyping, vendor partnering, testing, design transfer to manufacturing, and commercialization). Prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload.
• Provide direct mentorship, guidance, and educational support to innovation program portfolio teams and to innovators across the University using deep expertise in innovation methodologies and technology development best practices.
• Coordinate and hold accountable internal and external suppliers and consultants to ensure delivery on scope, materials, and services to meet scheduled lead times and budgets.
• Interface effectively across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, and regularly communicate the progress and challenges faced by portfolio teams to the PHT organization, ensuring transparency and fostering collaborative problem‑solving.
• Leverage, expand, and connect our expert network of consultants, experts, advisors, vendors, etc., to the Penn community for proposal evaluation, market research, marketing, regulatory, reimbursement, and other technology commercialization needs.
• Establish and cultivate relationships across campus and the regional ecosystem to support PHT programs.
• Contribute to presentation, publication, and recognition of our work.
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., support innovation events, contribute to new initiatives and center strategies).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree in Engineering or Health Sciences is strongly preferred.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cross-sector expertise across areas such as AI, data science, therapeutics, and/or digital health.
• Project Management certification or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing the activities and deliverables of project teams; ability to make decisions independently based upon engineering and business principles.
• Knowledge and experience moving new technologies through the innovation pipeline.
• Knowledge of medical device design, innovation, and entrepreneurship principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and the application of design controls and development processes.
• Exceptional communication—both technical and broad—and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to articulate challenges, be creative, and create enthusiasm for new initiatives.
• Attention to detail; checks work thoroughly and embraces feedback without ego.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and utmost discretion.
• Self‑motivated with a positive, can‑do attitude.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range

$67,155.00 – $70,000.00 Annual Rate.

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.