Clinical Research Project Manager A

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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

Clinical Research Project Manager A

Job Description Summary

This position will support research projects for the Pregnancy & Perinatal Research Center under supervision of the Asst Director of Clinical Research Operations. The primary role of this position is the organization, coordination, and implementation of multiple clinical research studies. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to: Develop and implement new/current study protocol design, construction of source documents, databases, and case report forms. Present monthly study updates at meetings. Assist with data cleaning and quality control for large volume interim analysis. Preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents including continuing reviews, modifications, and regulatory binders. Responsible for all aspects of clinical trial coordination including: subject recruitment, detailed data entry, subject visits and follow-up and regulatory documentation. Work with Asst Director of Clinical Research Operations to plan and lay groundwork for upcoming studies. Provide clinical services, including phlebotomy and biospecimen processing at patient visits, and be able to train on such processes. Actively troubleshoot and work as a problem solver in a large volume clinical setting to ensure full execution of protocols. Will participate in regulatory audits.

Knowledge of pregnancy, preterm birth, and medical charts is required. Working and facile knowledge of RedCap and Excel are required. Prior experience with multi-site clinical trials is preferred.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop processes, schedule and oversee subject visits and any necessary testing and appointment coverage according to protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (“GCP”) (e.g. screening, calling patients beforehand, scheduling subject visits within the appropriate window, ensuring all tests and assessments at each visit are performed, coordinating procedures with physician/medical personnel/labs, detailed documentation of study activities).
• Provide oversight of one or more large studies- Maintain/create logs, calendars, and tracking tools to assure recruitment goals and follow-up visits are being conducted in the most productive manner.
• Develop and implement new/current study protocol design; train staff on flow of new/current studies and how to incorporate them into our current model.
• CRFs/REDCap – Develop and update CRFs in REDCap and train research staff in completion of CRFs. Monitor data entry, data quality, data issues. Adjudicate errors and provide training/feedback to staff in real time. Provide solutions for data issues including timely entry, errors, and forms.
• IRB Submission/Modifications – Submit modifications, deviations, and continuing review for multiple protocols. Train research staff to complete IRB submission for other protocols when applicable
• Oversee and manage direct staff. Complete performance evaluations, approve PTO, and all other duties associated with managing direct staff. Work with other Project Managers to provide feedback to CRCs that cross cover for studies.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure seamless and efficient integration of research personnel and projects in all areas of two departments (Cardiology and Ob/Gyn) at two hospitals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 3-5 years of clinical research or project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$63,085.00 - $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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be 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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