Project Manager B

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life and Flexible Spending

Tuition Benefits

Retirement Plans

Time Off

Long-Term Care Insurance

Wellness Resources

Professional Development

University Discounts

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Project Manager B to lead complex research projects and manage day-to-day operations. You will coordinate study protocols, draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and supervise project teams and budgets.

Responsibilities include data collection, quality control, regulatory reporting, and collaboration with internal and external partners. This role is contingent on grant funding and contributes to Penn's medical research goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts with 5–7 years of experience or Master of Science/Arts with 3–5 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operations management of research projects working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings and manages budget.
• Develops and manages systems for data collection, quality control and compliance.
• Oversees and manages data for the research projects.
• Prepares financial, regulatory and technical progress reports; drafts articles for publication; prepares data summaries.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Position is Contingent upon Grant Funding

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Job description

Project Manager B

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.

Posted Job Title

Project Manager B

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

Responsible for both strategic planning and day to day management of a complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to the University. Leads development of study protocols, writing grants, managing the detailed operations of projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides daily operations management of research projects working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings and manages budget
• Develops and manages systems for data collection, quality control and compliance
• Oversees and manages data for the research projects
• Prepares financial, regulatory and technical progress reports; drafts articles for publication; prepares data summaries
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Position is Contingent upon Grant Funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience isrequired.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We are hiring a lab manager who is expected to be able to run the day to day operations of the lab if the PI is not available. Job responsibilities will include weekly meetings with each member of the lab, tracking the progress of each project, assisting lab members with manuscript production, first author publications, grant progress reports, presenting at national and international meetings and representing the lab's work for press interviews, which could include both pre-recorded and live TV interviews. Knowledge of tracer kinetics/image analysis and autoradiography performance and interpretation is required. The candidate must be able to travel to national and international conferences.

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$67,155.00 - $81,441.00 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, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you andyourfamily'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 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 investmentoptions 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 familymembers) 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.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• 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.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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.