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University of Pennsylvania · 2 months ago

Research Director C

HUP

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$109K/yr - $134K/yr

7+ years exp

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Director of Research Administration will lead and manage all financial, operational, and administrative aspects of the Department of Surgery’s research operations, overseeing a diverse research portfolio and ensuring alignment with institutional policies and strategic goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage all financial, operational, and administrative aspects of the Department of Surgery’s research operations across Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and the affiliated hospitals (HUP, PAH, PMC)

Oversee pre- and post-award administration for a diverse $26M+ research portfolio, including basic science, translational and clinical research, and clinical trials

Manage regulatory submissions (IRB, IACUC, RIS) and directly support research activities for key faculty with over $8M in annual funding

Lead a team that supports the full spectrum of research administration, including budgeting, financial reporting for sponsored projects, financial analysis, and compliance

Play a key role in the administrative and operational infrastructure that supports research activities across the department

Optimize internal processes, manage staffing and resource allocation, and ensure alignment with institutional policies and strategic goals

Collaborate closely with faculty, departmental and divisional leadership, and institutional partners to ensure that research initiatives are financially sustainable and operationally efficient

Oversee the administration of endowments, gifts, and institutional funds in partnership with the CFO

Qualification

Research administrationFinancial reportingBudgetingRegulatory submissionsFinancial analysisOperational efficiencyComplianceResource allocationTeam leadership