Clinical Research Project Manager A (Abramson Cancer Center)
University of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Clinical Research Project Manager A (Abramson Cancer Center)Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Project Manager AJob Description Summary
The Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania is a world leader in developing and conducting innovative clinical trials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The mission of the ACC Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is to advance the science of cancer care, serve our patients by improving clinical outcomes, and offer the best available innovative care to trial participants. The ACC CRU is instrumental in the development and implementation of cancer clinical trials that offer cutting-edge oncology treatments. The ACC CRU is currently comprised of 12 Research Teams that support disease/discipline specific cancer programs within the ACC. This Project Manager will have oversight of the ACC CRU- Myeloma Research Team.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The Project Manager position will directly report to the Lead Clinical Research Nurse of the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), Clinical Research Unit (CRU)- Myeloma Research Team and indirectly report to the ACC CRU Central – Manager of Clinical Research Operations. The successful candidate will work closely with Physician leader of this ACC CRU Research Team and Lead Clinical Research Nurse to oversee aspects of the clinical research portfolio being performed for their research program. He/she will oversee the start-to-end processes for study start-up and ongoing study management. This includes assisting with study feasibility and selection, working closely with the ACC CRU Regulatory coordinators to manage, review and initiate trials to ensure competitive activation and enrollment timelines. The Project Manager is expected to actively manage ongoing research projects, troubleshoot operational issues daily and assist with any and all aspects of their team’s work during absences or when a specific team member’s workload exceeds capacity (inc
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