University of Pennsylvania · 23 hours ago
Director of Translational Research Operations
3600 Civic Center Boulevard
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. I3H is seeking a Director for the Translational Research Unit who bridges scientific research with business and commercial goals, responsible for developing strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing projects while ensuring alignment with scientific integrity and commercial viability.
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Responsibilities
Manage a team of operations and scientific professionals, setting and monitoring goals, addressing performance challenges, and overseeing hiring and onboarding for Translational Research Unit staff
Develop business and product strategies; work with the Director of Immune Health to align goals and strategy of the Translational Unit with overall goals of Immune Health
Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop updated service rates, oversee billing for services, and provide quarterly reports capturing itemized expenditures and revenue
Serve as point-of-contact for internal and external investigators interested in using Translational Research Unit services; ensure seamless communication for new study planning and onboarding
Establish and oversee QA and QC protocols for each service in the Translational Research Unit, ensuring data is routinely recorded, organized, and stored; create and oversee project trackers
Identify and propose improvements to enhance robustness, quality, and efficiency throughout the sample lifecycle, working with the Assistant Directors of Processing and Platforms
Lead conceptual development and maintenance of client-facing website; develop internal- and external-facing tracking system for clinical cohorts and services in collaboration with the data infrastructure team
Work collaboratively with the Director of R&D to develop and implement new services; partner with communications staff to develop marketing materials; draft and negotiate MOUs for external partners
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science and 7 to 10 years or Master of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Proven experience in organizational growth, change leadership, and building high-functioning teams in a biomedical science environment
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent the organization effectively at local, national, and global levels
Preferred
Experience in immunology is strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance
Company
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.46MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M
Leadership Team
Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
Angela Duckworth
Faculty Co-Director of Wharton People Analytics
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