Manager Research Project B (Department of Neurology)

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Posted Job Title

Manager Research Project B (Department of Neurology)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

The Penn Memory Center is expanding its portfolio of health services research, including implementing and evaluating novel dementia care delivery pathways and diagnostic tools. We are seeking a Project Manager B to oversee this federally and foundation-funded research portfolio.

Job Description

The project manager will collaborate with the Principal Investigator to oversee daily operations of these research projects. The project manager is responsible for study start-ups, prioritizing efforts of the study team, training of research coordinators, overseeing timely and accurate data collection and management, managing budgets, drafting manuscripts for publication, and engaging with the Department of Neurology’s business office, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, ambulatory information systems governance, and the Office of Clinical Research. On a daily basis, the project manager will oversee human subject protection policies and procedures, actively manage pilot projects, troubleshoot operational issues, and assist with all aspects of research coordinators’ work during absences or when a coordinator’s workload exceeds capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Effective problem-solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human subject research protection regulations, and familiarity with federally-funded research process.

Position contingent upon funding.