Project Manager B

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; Upper Paxton Township (PA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Project Manager B to lead the strategic planning and day-to-day management of a complex range of research projects in collaboration with internal and external partners. The role requires overseeing study protocols, grant writing, and the detailed operations that drive program success.

The position involves coordinating project teams, data management, budgeting, and reporting; a strong track record in research administration and manuscript

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operations management of research projects in collaboration with the PI 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 contingent upon grant funding.

Education

Bachelor/Master degree + 3–7 years exp

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

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 Description

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 experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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 : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition

Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here