Research Operations Lead (Clinical Trials & Compliance)

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA is seeking a research support professional to oversee research projects within a department, coordinating timelines, workflows among teams, sponsors, and external partners.

The role includes developing procedures, budget oversight, data collection plans, preparing grants and regulatory submissions (IRB/NIH), records management, and ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Budgets oversight and management for research projects.
• Regulatory compliance with IRB, NIH, ORA and HRPP requirements.
• Preparation and submission of grants, proposals, and related documents.
• Development of data collection plans and management practices.
• Coordination of workflows between research teams, sponsors and external partners.
• Documentation and records management for studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to keep projects on schedule and deliver reports.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations among participants, teams, sponsors, and organizations; set agendas and lead training sessions.
• Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, goals, and evaluation procedures.
• Coordinate and create documentation for projects including procedures, data forms, clinical submissions, and manuals.
• Prepare regulatory compliance documents and maintain communications with IRB and other offices; liaise with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Budget management

IRB compliance

Grant proposal preparation

Data collection planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Penn State University in Hershey, PA is seeking a research support professional to oversee research projects within a department, coordinating timelines, workflows among teams, sponsors, and external partners.

The role includes developing procedures, budget oversight, data collection plans, preparing grants and regulatory submissions (IRB/NIH), records management, and ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable regulations.