Project Manager A/B/C (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care)
University of Pennsylvania

Project Manager A/B/C (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care)

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Posted Job Title
Project Manager A/B/C (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care)

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary
The Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program is seeking a Project Manager for a NIH-funded multi-year, ten center study of pulmonary hypertension. The candidate will oversee the Clinical Coordinating Center and be directly involved with strategic planning and policy development related to the goals of the project and is responsible for ensuring that the objectives are achieved. He/she will oversee all start-up activities including development of study documents (protocol, informed consent, CRFs), single IRB approval, meeting materials, and presentations as well as design and maintain the study's manual of procedures.

Job Description

The Project Manager will develop relationships with internal and external project partners; consult with and provide guidance to twelve external research teams (including the Data Coordinating Center and the external laboratory core). He/she will be responsible for quality assurance and quality control, including training at sites (remote and/or on-site), ongoing monitoring of data, maintenance of staff certification at sites, and adherence to procedures. The individual will partner with the external Data Coordinating Center as well as the faculty investigators at recruiting sites throughout the United States. The candidate will oversee abstract and manuscript processes in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities also include serving as a liaison between the PI and the rest of the team (including the Steering Committee, other investigators, study staff, consultants, the IRB, and the NIH), managing and monitoring operations and timelines, and working with the PI and grants manager to manage the grant budget.

A high level of independence, attention to detail, familiarity with epidemiological study design and performance, and strong communication skills are expected.

Duties:

Create and implement strategic plan for the successful initiation and completion of the project. Plan for, but not limited to, meeting enrollment targets, staff education at external participating institutions (recruiting centers), and coordinating specimen collection, shipping, and analysis at collaborating labs

Coordinate the operation of the external participating institutions (Recruiting Centers), and oversee the operation of participating external laboratory core. Responsible for maintaining communication with the Recruiting Centers and Cores to identify issues, implement changes, and provide required information. Maintain communication with the NIH and provide detailed responses to requests.

Will work closely with Data Coordinating Center at University of Washington to: maintain or identify changes to the database structure and case report forms, develop and review study reports, troubleshoot procedures, and track enrollment at least bi-weekly (or more often if required). Responsible for on-site or remote monitoring all 10 sites which includes subject visits and regulatory documentation.

Responsible for quality assurance and quality control, including but not limited to, training at sites, ongoing monitoring of data, maintenance of staff certification at sites, and adherence to procedures

Review and submit all necessary regulatory documentation to the Institutional Review Board and Office of Research Services including, but not limited to, Data and Material Use Agreements, initial submissions for single IRB, continuing reviews, amendments, deviations, and reportable events.

Oversee financial and grant management, including research budgets, grant reporting and monitoring in conjunction with PVD Program Director and Grants Administrator to ensure effective utilization of materials, staff and financial resources. Assist in the development of budgets and other documentation for subcontracts pertaining to this project.

Monitor, summarize, and report research progress to Investigators, sponsors and team members. Responsible for working directly with principal investigator to complete NIH-required progress reports.

Convene committees to discuss progress and strategic goals, set priorities, and report key programmatic and financial metrics. Plan Steering Committee meetings and events co-sponsored by grant funding source (workshops, symposia). Develop agendas, presentations, and materials for meetings and events in collaboration with development and the Faculty Director

Perform additional duties as assigned

Research Project Manager B:

All of the above duties will be performed with minimal supervision and require very limited training.

Research Project Manager C:

All of the duties listed above plus the following: With oversight from the Principal Investigator, the Project Manager will take a leadership role in maintaining the well-established program's research strategy and support junior faculty members in their research endeavors. He/she will assist with other research projects in the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program. He/she will assist with developing and submitting grant proposals to the NIH and other funders and lead subprojects, as needed.

Qualifications

Research Project Manager A - Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) and 3-5 years of clinical research experience

Research Project Manager B - Master's Degree and 3-5 years of clinical research experience

Research Project Manager C - Master's Degree and 5-7 years of clinical research experience

Experience with clinical research and managing large multicenter epidemiologic research studies preferred.

Previous experience drafting protocols, consents and related SOPs.

Effective problem solving abilities, communication and writing skills required.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-level tasks required.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Applicant must be able to appropriately prioritize, manage time effectively and exercise mature judgment.

Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations essential. Position contingent upon funding.

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

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University 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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