Manager Research Project A (Neurology)
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Posted Job Title
Manager Research Project A (Neurology)
Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project A
Job Description Summary
In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Manager will take leadership role in drafting government-, foundation-, and industry-sponsored study protocols for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), drafting informed consent forms associated with these protocols, updating IRB protocols, and cultivating close relationships with collaborating departments and centers at Penn and with community partner organizations. Upon approval from PI or Center directors, to facilitate the preparation, submission, review and approval process for studies/trials with the sponsor, IRB, CAMIS, RRSC, and other review entities when applicable. Provide support to study/trial start-up process, including budgeting, invoice tracking, etc. Will help coordinate complex projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to Penn. Will help develop the team's social media strategy and will organize and lead community presentations such as caregiver conferences. Will help ensure that studies/research are conducted safely and according to protocol, provide input to the team conducting study/interventions and collaborate with peers from other Universities and funding agencies. Will help coordinate grant applications and interact with funding administrators and the University and Department Business Offices. Will play a primary role in introducing and orienting new staff to the Center.
The successful candidate will be responsible for regulatory activities in an active translational research center with NIH, foundation, and clinical trial support to study patients with early-onset neurodegenerative disease. The successful candidate will lead management of social media, Center website, introduce and orient new staff to the Center, and coordinate semi-annual events for patient caregivers.
Administrative duties will include but not limited to ordering office supplies, maintaining regulatory updates in our guidance documents site, tracking and maintaining training documents, CVs, and licenses, tracking and maintaining study/trial invoicing, triaging FTD Center main phone line, etc. Perform additional duties as assigned. This position will directly report to Associate Director of Operations.
Job Description
In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Manager will take leadership role in drafting government-, foundation-, and industry-sponsored study protocols for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), drafting informed consent forms associated with these protocols, updating IRB protocols, and cultivating close relationships with collaborating departments and centers at Penn and with community partner organizations. Upon approval from PI or Center directors, to facilitate the preparation, submission, review and approval process for studies/trials with the sponsor, IRB, CAMIS, RRSC, and other review entities when applicable. Provide support to study/trial start-up process, including budgeting, invoice tracking, etc. Will help coordinate complex projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to Penn. Will help develop the team's social media strategy and will organize and lead community presentations such as caregiver conferences. Will help ensure that studies/research are conducted safely and according to protocol, provide input to the team conducting study/interventions and collaborate with peers from other Universities and funding agencies. Will help coordinate grant applications and interact with funding administrators and the University and Department Business Offices. Will play a primary role in introducing and orienting new staff to the Center.
The successful candidate will be responsible for regulatory activities in an active translational research center with NIH, foundation, and clinical trial support to study patients with early-onset neurodegenerative disease. The successful candidate will lead management of social media, Center website, introduce and orient new staff to the Center, and coordinate semi-annual events for patient caregivers.
Administrative duties will include but not limited to ordering office supplies, maintaining regulatory updates in our guidance documents site, tracking and maintaining training documents, CVs, and licenses, tracking and maintaining study/trial invoicing, triaging FTD Center main phone line, etc. Perform additional duties as assigned. This position will directly report to Associate Director of Operations.
Position is contingent upon funding.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and minimum 3-5 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required.
Effective problem-solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human subject research protection regulations, familiar with clinical trial start-up process.
Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$50,684.00 - $77,716.00
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Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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