Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago
Clinical Research Project Manager A/B/C
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $107K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. They are seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager to manage day-to-day operations of clinical research projects, assist with protocol development, project coordination, and quality control of data.
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Responsibilities
Assisting with study start-up and maintenance activities, such as preparing and organizing study documents (protocols, informed consent forms, CRFs), supporting IRB submissions and amendments, tracking regulatory approvals, maintaining study binders, and assisting with development and upkeep of the study's Manual of Procedures (MOP)
Supporting preparation of meeting materials, reports, and study communications
Coordinating study activities across internal teams and external collaborators
Assisting with scheduling meetings, tracking timelines and milestones, and supporting communication among investigators, study staff, and partners
Assisting with quality control efforts by tracking staff training and certifications, supporting monitoring activities, and ensuring adherence to established study procedures and regulatory requirements
Working closely with the PI, Clinical Research Coordinators, and grants management staff to support operational needs, including basic budget tracking and documentation
Serving as a point of contact for routine study-related inquiries and escalating complex issues as needed
Managing quality assurance and quality control activities, including staff training, data monitoring, certification tracking, and ensuring adherence to study and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with internal teams and external partners nationwide, overseeing study operations, timelines, and deliverables
Supporting junior faculty research efforts, assisting with grant development and submissions, and may lead subprojects or provide supervisory support as needed
Supervising and mentoring project staff, while standardizing training, quality assurance, and operational practices across the program
Actively supporting junior investigators in developing and executing research projects
Leading preparation and submission of large-scale grants (including multi-PI and center-level applications), managing budgets across active studies in collaboration with grants management, and overseeing dissemination efforts such as manuscripts and abstracts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Master's Degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Master's Degree and 5+ years of clinical research experience for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Experience assisting with study start-up and maintenance activities, including preparation of study documents (protocols, consent forms, CRFs, SOPs) and supporting IRB submissions and amendments for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Familiarity with human subjects protection regulations for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team for Clinical Research Project Manager A
Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Strong problem-solving, communication, and writing skills for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Extensive experience in independent management of complex, multi-site studies for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Strong track record of leading research operations, developing regulatory documents, and ensuring compliance for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Demonstrated expertise in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines across multiple projects for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Familiarity with IRB processes and human subjects protection regulations for Clinical Research Project Manager C
Preferred
Experience in clinical research and managing epidemiologic studies for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Previous experience drafting protocols, consent forms, and related SOPs for Clinical Research Project Manager B
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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