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Posted Job Title

Project Manager A (Surgery Department)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager will manage clinical research coordinators and associated research staff within Mechanical Circulatory Assist and Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Valve programs at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP. The Project Manager will assess the work load of the staff and properly delegate responsibilities and provide guidance as needed. This includes tasks relevant to ongoing studies as well as the initiation of new clinical trials, which includes negotiation of new clinical trial agreements and associated budgets. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring proper certification, licensure, and training documents are kept up-to-date for the research staff as well as the clinical team (Mechanical Circulatory Assist nurses and physicians) who help execute research studies. The Project Manager will be training new staff members and provide on-going continuing education for current staff.

This position is contingent upon funding,

Job Description

The Project Manager will manage clinical research coordinators and associated research staff within Mechanical Circulatory Assist and Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Valve programs at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP. The Project Manager will assess the work load of the staff and properly delegate responsibilities and provide guidance as needed. This includes tasks relevant to ongoing studies as well as the initiation of new clinical trials, which includes negotiation of new clinical trial agreements and associated budgets.  The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring proper certification, licensure, and training documents are kept up-to-date for the research staff as well as the clinical team (Mechanical Circulatory Assist nurses and physicians) who help execute research studies. The Project Manager will be training new staff members and provide on-going continuing education for current staff. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Working Conditions

Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$50,684.00 - $91,232.00

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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.