Research Operations Manager - Medicine Job Hershey Pennsylvania USA,Management

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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Research Operations Manager provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for a high-impact, multidisciplinary research institute; is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, financial health, compliance, infrastructure, and long-term planning of the institute; ensures that research activities align with the university’s mission; supports faculty and research staff; drives innovation and collaboration across academic and external partners.

Oversee the comprehensive administration of the institute’s operations, including strategic planning, resource management, and organizational development
Lead the execution of the institute’s mission and vision by aligning day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals
Design and implement new operational initiatives to enhance research productivity, efficiency, and impact; identify, propose, and implement continuous process improvements in administrative systems, workflows, and service delivery
Manage large-scale, cross-functional projects across, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder coordination, and outcome evaluation
Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives and research programs, using data analytics and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive evidence-based improvements
Promote innovation by identifying commercialization opportunities, accelerating translational research, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration
Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that support research excellence, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
Ensure adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards, IRB, IACUC, and export control requirements (if applicable)
Collaborate with Human Resources to oversee staffing strategies, workforce planning, performance management, and professional development
Supervise administrative and operational staff; provide leadership, mentorship, and training to ensure high team performance; foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner with the unit’s Strategic Finance Partner to develop and manage budgets, including grants, contracts, gifts, and operational funds
Provide oversight and…