Director of Translational Research Operations

Job Title

Director of Translational Research Operations

The Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) at the University of Pennsylvania aims to translate immune data into clinically actionable measurements, drive new discoveries, and shift paradigms of clinical care. I3H is seeking a Director for the Translational Research Unit who bridges scientific research with business and commercial goals.

• Manage a team of operations and scientific professionals, setting and monitoring goals, addressing performance challenges, and overseeing hiring and onboarding for Translational Research Unit staff.
• Develop business and product strategies; work with the Director of Immune Health to align goals and strategy of the Translational Unit with overall goals of Immune Health.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop updated service rates, oversee billing for services, and provide quarterly reports capturing itemized expenditures and revenue.
• Serve as point-of-contact for internal and external investigators interested in using Translational Research Unit services; ensure seamless communication for new study planning and onboarding.
• Establish and oversee QA and QC protocols for each service in the Translational Research Unit, ensuring data is routinely recorded, organized, and stored; create and oversee project trackers.
• Identify and propose improvements to enhance robustness, quality, and efficiency throughout the sample lifecycle, working with the Assistant Directors of Processing and Platforms.
• Lead conceptual development and maintenance of client-facing website; develop internal- and external-facing tracking system for clinical cohorts and services in collaboration with the data infrastructure team.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of R&D to develop and implement new services; partner with communications staff to develop marketing materials; draft and negotiate MOUs for external partners.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science and 7 to 10 years or Master of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The individual should have proven experience in organizational growth, change leadership, and building high-functioning teams in a biomedical science environment. Experience in immunology is strongly preferred. The individual should have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent the organization effectively at local, national, and global levels.

Position contingent upon funding.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$ - $ 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.

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Time Away from Work:
  Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
• Long‑Term Care Insurance:
  In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long‑term care insurance.
• 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.
• Professional and Personal Development:
  Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.