Senior Research Operations Leader

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Research Operations Manager to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary research institute. You will oversee daily operations, financial health, compliance, infrastructure, and long-range planning to ensure alignment with the university’s mission.

You will lead cross-functional projects, monitor initiatives with data analytics and KPIs, promote innovation, enforce policies, manage budgets, coordinate space, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Required Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the institute’s operations, including strategic planning and resource management.
• Lead cross-functional projects with stakeholder coordination and timely execution.
• Monitor progress of initiatives using data analytics and KPIs to drive improvements.
• Ensure adherence to IRB, IACUC, export control, and other regulatory requirements.

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Research Operations Manager to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary research institute. You will oversee daily operations, financial health, compliance, infrastructure, and long-range planning to ensure alignment with the university’s mission.

You will lead cross-functional projects, monitor initiatives with data analytics and KPIs, promote innovation, enforce policies, manage budgets, coordinate space, and