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.

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.

Job Description

To support the continued growth and expansion of the Division of Cardiology’s Clinical Research Unit (CCRU), this position is responsible for assisting the Faculty Director with project development and oversight, staff management, and operational effectiveness of the unit. The candidate will assist in managing relationships between physicians, sponsors, other academic centers, CCRU staff and departmental director of fiscal operations. Specifically, candidate will assist in all operational planning relating to the research activities and ensure optimal communication across stakeholders. The Associate Director will assist with grant development, participate in facility and contractual issues and will participate in budget development and management.  Responsibilities will also include developing and measuring programmatic metrics for efficient process planning and financial management for assigned projects, and will include reporting on such metrics and implementing innovative approached to further expand the unit with operationally and financially successful research collaborations and projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Master's Degree and 7 to 10 years of experience preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$59,703.00 - $113,435.00

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.