Research Manager - AFCRI OSD-PIGI

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Research Manager - AFCRI OSD-PIGI to oversee operations for the Abramson Family Cancer Research Office of the Scientific Director and the PennImage-Guided Interventions Lab. You will coordinate study coordination, data integrity, and research process implementation while aligning with timelines and milestones.

You will collaborate with the AFCRI Scientific Director, PIGI Lab Co-Director, and the Deputy Vice Chair for Research to balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with financial systems, research software packages, and procurement of research and operational supplies, services, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of academic medicine environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of AFCRI OSD employees.
• Provide advice and guidance to AFCRI Scientific Director, faculty clinicians, lab members, and management of all clinical, translational, and basic research personnel activity, to include the oversight and development of training initiatives and standard operating procedures.
• Manages the administrative team on strategy development for all operational activities and ensures that appropriate strategies are aligned with institutional objectives.
• Develop best practices, methods, techniques, and operational standards for clinical, translational, and basic research across the enterprise.
• Manage administrative and educational program deliverables and oversee events, including the Distinguished Lectures in Cancer Research, Radiology Research Cores, research trainee events, faculty recruitment, and scientific visitors.
• Ensure streamlined and standardized processes, eliminate redundancies and ensure sound financial stewardship of space, equipment and expenditures.
• Partner with research finance team and administration to manage AFCRI OSD and education budgets.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships. Act as liaison between key stakeholders including: commercial partners, alumni, sponsors, donors, institutional leadership, faculty, and extended organizational members.
• Direct communication of priorities to ensure execution of goals and milestones through regular meetings, status updates, other written communications, website updates, and social media content.
• Operationalize and oversee the data collection, archival and reporting of organizational metrics. Establish data collection methodologies, data validation, and the implementation of reporting technologies.
• Oversee adherence to quality standards, operational best practices, identify potential risks to short, intermediate, and long-term organizational goals.
• Ensure provision of appropriate services across the Radiology Research Division, PIGI Lab and AFCRI OSD constituents.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial systems experience

Research software familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 3–5 years experience

Job description

Research Manager - AFCRI OSD-PIGI

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

Research Manager - AFCRI OSD-PIGI

Job Profile Title

Manager C, Research

Job Description Summary

Oversee operations and support for the Abramson Family Cancer Research Office of the Scientific Director (AFCRI OSD) and the PennImage-Guided Interventions (PIGI) Lab. Manages teams responsible for study coordination, data integrity, and implementation of research processes. Oversees project workflows, monitors timelines, and ensures alignment with research protocols, scientific and organizational goals. Sets priorities for staff and facilitates collaboration across departments and research partners to advance organizational and project goals. Working closely with the AFCRI Scientific Director, PIGI Lab Co-Director, and Deputy Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology, manage myriad competing obligations to ensure adherence to deadlines, completion of deliverables, and sound provision of related services.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of AFCRI OSD employees. Provide advice and guidance to AFCRI Scientific Director, faculty clinicians, lab members, and management of all clinical, translational, and basic research personnel activity, to include the oversight and development of training initiatives and standard operating procedures.
• Manages the administrative team on strategy development for all operational activities and ensures that appropriate strategies are aligned with institutional objectives. Develop best practices, methods, techniques, and operational standards for clinical, translational, and basic research across the enterprise.
• Manage administrative and educational program deliverables and oversee events, including the Distinguished Lectures in Cancer Research, Radiology Research Cores, research trainee events, faculty recruitment, and scientific visitors.
• Ensure streamlined and standardized processes, eliminate redundancies and ensure sound financial stewardship of space, equipment and expenditures. Partner with research finance team and administration to manage AFCRI OSD and education budgets.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships. Act as liaison between key stakeholders including: commercial partners, alumni, sponsors, donors, institutional leadership, faculty, and extended organizational members. Direct communication of priorities to ensure execution of goals and milestones through regular meetings, status updates, other written communications, website updates, and social media content.
• Operationalize and oversee the data collection, archival and reporting of organizational metrics. Establish data collection methodologies, data validation, and the implementation of reporting technologies. Oversee adherence to quality standards, operational best practices, identify potential risks to short, intermediate, and long-term organizational goals.
• Ensure provision of appropriate services across the Radiology Research Division, PIGI Lab and AFCRI OSD constituents.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with financial systems, research software packages, and procurement of research and operational supplies, services, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of academic medicine environment.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$67,155.00 - $78,000.00 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 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 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 investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. 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 as cultural 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 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 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