Research Project Manager

Research Project Manager

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager A/B will be responsible for managing activities of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit. The Penn Medicine Nudge Unit is the world's first behavioral design team embedded within a health system. This position will contribute to the Nudge Unit's capacity building efforts and will provide operational and evaluation management to projects conducted within the Nudge Unit.

This role requires experience working with multiple stakeholders from various settings, including large health system networks, and human subjects' research experience. In this work, the project manager will be required to act autonomously in their decision-making and display excellent communication skills and good judgment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Nudge Unit-sponsored clinical and research projects.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track project progress and communicate updates to project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project activities across interdisciplinary teams.
• Support protocol development and ensure studies are conducted safely and according to protocol.
• Assist with IRB applications, sponsor reports, grant materials, and manuscripts.
• Support appropriate transfer, organization, and management of study data.
• Train and support research coordinators, research assistants, and other project team members.
• Contribute to dissemination, implementation, and scaling activities.
• Serve in a leadership role for more complex clinical and research projects.
• Ensure project activities align with Nudge Unit priorities and partner goals.
• Function independently in carrying out most project responsibilities.
• Engage effectively with internal and external collaborators, including health system, academic, and industry partners.
• Supervise and mentor research coordinators, research assistants, and other staff as appropriate.
• Assist with grant applications, budget development, and management of study finances.
• Identify opportunities to improve team methods, operations, culture, project selection, and execution.
• Lead or support the development, evaluation, and implementation of new workflows and operating models.
• Support programmatic initiatives and events that enhance the Nudge Unit's impact.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

• Project Manager A:
  Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Project Manager B:
  Master's degree and at least 3 to 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience designing, coordinating, and managing day-to-day project activities required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$58,506.00 - $81,441.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be 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 r 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…