Manager Research Project B
University of Pennsylvania

Manager Research Project B

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Posted Job Title
Manager Research Project B

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary
The Reese Lab's research involves developing strategies to increase kidney and liver donation, and also optimizing outcomes for solid organ recipients, as well as behavioral health trials. This regular full-time (40 hours) Project Manager (PM) position entails administrative duties including hiring and overseeing several research coordinators; management of randomized controlled trials, primarily focused on transplant research; diverse data collection/analysis, both qualitative and quantitative; and contributing to current and future areas of scientific inquiry.

Job Description

The Reese Lab's research involves developing strategies to increase kidney and liver donation, and also optimizing outcomes for solid organ recipients, as well as behavioral health trials. This regular full-time (40 hours) Project Manager (PM) position entails administrative duties including hiring and overseeing several research coordinators; management of randomized controlled trials, primarily focused on transplant research; diverse data collection/analysis, both qualitative and quantitative; and contributing to current and future areas of scientific inquiry. Responsibilities will include both strategic planning and day to day management of complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to Penn. With oversight from the Principal Investigator, the PM will take a leadership role in developing study protocols, writing grants, managing the detailed operations of projects, reviewing and in some cases performing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal.

The PM will have responsibility for extensive regulatory responsibilities, including developing IRB submissions (and close-outs) for complex protocols. He will assist the PI in supporting the training of the PI's mentees, by advising them on feasibility of studies using available data in the lab and aiding with regulatory issues. He/she/they will help further develop the team's research strategy and will have ample opportunities to lead projects and co-author papers. Will also need to ensure that studies/research are conducted safely and according to protocol, provide supervision to educators and teams conducting the study/interventions and collaborates with peers from other Universities and funding agencies. Will be responsible for coordinating grant applications and interacting with funding administrators and the Business Office. Individual must be highly motivated, detail oriented, and familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable with a range of relevant smart-phone applications, and very computer literate. There will be some schedule flexibility and independence, but the individual must be available at certain times during a typical workday (9am-5pm). Remote-work will be possible during some periods.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical ability; excellent interpersonal skills; attention to detail; flexibility; and comfort with working independently. He/she/they must provide significant contributions to presentations and manuscripts, including multiple drafts for review and dissemination. Will play a primary role in other dissemination activities related to project findings. The individual hired will work in a collegial environment and work directly with a small team including physicians, transplant professionals, other managers, research coordinators, and students.

Position contingent upon grant funding.

Please visit our Lab website (https://www.med.upenn.edu/reeselab/) for more information.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$61,046.00 - $95,972.00

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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