Research Project Manager

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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 Research Project Manager Job Profile Title Manager Research Project A Job Description Summary We are seeking a full-time Project Manager A/B will be responsible for managing activities of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit. The Penn Medicine Nudge Unit is the world's first behavioral design team embedded within a health system. This position will contribute to the Nudge Unit's capacity building efforts and will provide operational and evaluation management to projects conducted within the Nudge Unit. This role requires experience working with multiple stakeholders from various settings, including large health system networks, and human subjects' research experience. In this work, the project manager will be required to act autonomously in their decision-making and display excellent communication skills and good judgment. Project Manager A Duties: The position is responsible for the project management of multiple Nudge Unit-sponsored projects, including providing oversight of all tasks necessary to ensure that studies are conducted safely and according to protocol. The Project Manager A will be responsible for developing protocols, ensuring proper transfer and management of study data, training and of research coordinators and research assistants. This position will also assist with IRB applications, sponsor reports, and manuscripts in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team of collaborators who work closely with the Nudge Unit. In addition to the duties described above, the Project Manager B will serve in a leadership role with several clinical and research projects. They will meet regularly with study and department leadership to provide study updates but will function independently in carrying out most responsibilities. The Nudge Unit is actively engaged in collaborative studies with other institutions and with industry partners. The PM B will be expected to be comfortably familiar with internal and external partners and to interact with them appropriately to advance the research goals of the Nudge Unit and collaborative partners. The PM B will be responsible for the training and supervision of research coordinators and research assistants. They will meet regularly with health system leadership to provide Nudge Unit updates but will function independently in carrying out most responsibilities. This position will also assist with grant applications, budget development and management of study finances. This position is contingent upon funding. Job Description Job Responsibilities Core responsibilities for Project Manager A/B include: Manage multiple Nudge Unit-sponsored clinical and research projects. Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Track project progress and communicate updates to project teams and stakeholders. Coordinate project activities across interdisciplinary teams. Support protocol development and ensure studies are conducted safely and according to protocol. Assist with IRB applications, sponsor reports, grant materials, and manuscripts. Support appropriate transfer, organization, and management of study data. Train and support research coordinators, research assistants, and other project team members. Contribute to dissemination, implementation, and scaling activities. Additional responsibilities for Project Manager B include: Serve in a leadership role for more complex clinical and research projects. Ensure project activities align with Nudge Unit priorities and partner goals. Function independently in carrying out most project responsibilities. Engage effectively with i

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