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University of Pennsylvania · 13 hours ago

Research Associate Director, D

Medical School-Johnson Pavilion

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$80K/yr - $103K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Associate Director of Research will support the Director of the RVCL Research Center in managing research operations and fostering a collaborative environment for therapeutic development and translation of treatments for retinal vasculopathy.

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Responsibilities

Assist with overseeing research operations, including development of strategic goals, management of laboratory meetings, coordinating clinical trial development and management, and tracking progress, and translating activities into budgets

Direct research strategy, including goal setting, grant writing, establishing alliances, and contributing to manuscripts and strategic planning

Manage intellectual property and publications, including collaboration with legal and technology transfer groups to file disclosures and establish agreements

Assist with supervision of laboratory personnel, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, and managing external collaborations

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Research planningGrant writingIntellectual property managementTeam supervisionTranslational medicineGene therapy developmentRare disease researchAccountabilityTrust-buildingInterpersonal savvyProcess optimizationOrganizational awarenessResourcefulnessValuing differencesCollaborationEffective communicationCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Preferred

Experience that includes Ph.D. or M.D. training

Experience in rare disease research, translational medicine, or gene therapy development

Background in rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, neurology, or related fields pertinent to vascular or genetic disorders

Prior involvement in interdisciplinary research centers or alliances with external partners

Demonstrated expertise in research planning, grant writing, intellectual property management, and team supervision

Strong skills in implementing policies, utilizing research databases, developing standard operating procedures, and overseeing research programs

Proficiency in competencies such as collaboration, effective communication, customer focus, accountability, trust-building, interpersonal savvy, process optimization, organizational awareness, resourcefulness, and valuing differences