Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager A

University Overview

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.

Posted Job Title
Project Manager A

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary
The Project Manager will coordinate multiple efforts. This includes clinical coordinating efforts associated with the TRIDENT 1 and 2 and Penn/CHOP Immune Kidney Disease Collaboratory studies. This includes recruitment and follow-up visits and sample management, including sending and receiving and organizing samples. In addition the project manager will help with administrative efforts in the Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center and the Susztaklab.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Participant Recruitment and Management: Familiar with EPIC able to screen patients. Identifying and screening potential study participants. Obtaining informed consent from participants. Coordinating participant schedules and appointments. Monitoring participant health and safety throughout the study.
• Regulatory Compliance and Study Planning and Preparation: Assisting in the development of study protocols. Preparing the necessary documentation, including consent forms and case report forms (CRFs). Ensuring all study materials comply with regulatory and ethical standards. Understanding and adhering to the regulations and guidelines set by the study protocol.
• Data and Sample Management: Collecting, recording, and maintaining accurate study data. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of participant data. Managing and resolving data queries. Coordinating the collection, processing, and storage of biological samples (if applicable). Ensuring proper labeling, tracking, and documentation of samples.
• Coordinating study activities at the research site and Liaison and Communication: Managing study supplies and equipment.
  Ensuring the study site is prepared for audits and inspections
  Serving as the primary contact for the study team, participants, and other stakeholders. Facilitating communication between the principal investigator, the study team, and the sponsor. Participating in team meetings and providing updates on study progress.
• Quality Control: Reporting: Training and Supervision: Continual Learning: Conducting regular quality checks on study processes.
  Identifying and addressing issues that may affect study quality or compliance. Training new staff or team members on study-specific procedures and protocols. Supervising junior staff involved in the study. Preparing and submitting regular reports to the principal investigator and sponsor. Documenting adverse events and other significant findings. Staying updated with the latest developments in clinical research, regulations, and therapeutic areas relevant to the study.
• Event and Meeting Organization for Trident and Kidney Innovation center: Coordinate logistics for events, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences. Arrange travel accommodations and itineraries for team members and visiting collaborators. Provide on-site support during events, including setup and coordination.
• Administrative Support: Manage and organize calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and teleconferences.
  Handle correspondence, including drafting emails, letters, and memos. Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes. Maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring easy access to critical documents.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $70,958.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check 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 at Penn. Your 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 insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• 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. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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