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About the Role

The Research Project Manager C provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management of complex, multidisciplinary research programs. This role advances research initiatives from development through execution, dissemination, and sustainability, acting as a key scientific and operational partner.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for complex research programs involving multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Partner with the principal investigator to define research objectives, develop project strategies, establish timelines, allocate resources, and implement workflows.
• Manage day-to-day research activities, including project prioritization, workflow coordination, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of research operations.
• Develop and oversee research management systems, standard operating procedures, documentation practices, and data management processes.
• Coordinate collaborations with internal and external investigators, clinical partners, research laboratories, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute scientific expertise to grant proposals, including research strategies, experimental approaches, preliminary data summaries, milestones, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Support post-award grant management, including progress reporting, compliance documentation, resource tracking, and sponsor requirements.
• Analyze and interpret research data and prepare scientific reports, presentations, manuscripts, and research summaries for diverse audiences.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including personnel coordination, equipment management, procurement, vendor relationships, and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with institution, sponsor, and regulatory requirements, including IACUC, IRB, biosafety, and other applicable policies.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to research staff, students, and trainees.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, methodologies, funding opportunities, and collaborations to support research innovation and program growth.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, biomedical sciences, management, or a related field and 5-7 years of progressively responsible research project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex research programs involving multidisciplinary teams and collaborators.
• Experience contributing to grant applications, research proposals, scientific reports, publications, or other scholarly outputs.
• Strong understanding of biomedical research methodologies, experimental design, data analysis, and research operations.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, coordinate multiple projects, solve complex problems, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Experience developing operational procedures, managing research resources, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with investigators, research teams, institutional partners, and external stakeholders.
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made.

Skills

• Research project management
• Scientific communication
• Data analysis
• Grant writing
• Regulatory compliance
• Team leadership
• Collaboration development
• Problem-solving
• Resource allocation
• Experimental design
• Project management principles

Location

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible research project management experience

Education Level

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, biomedical sciences, management, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $80,891.00 - $112,287.00 Annual Rate

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and potentially other institutions.
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options.
• Substantial time away from work for vacation, personal affairs, illness, or family needs.
• Long-term care insurance options.
• Wellness and work-life resources and programs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, and art galleries.
• Discounts and special services on arts, entertainment, transportation, and more.
• Flexible work hours and options.
• Home ownership assistance program (forgivable loan).
• Adoption assistance reimbursement.

About the Company

• The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, consistently ranking among the top universities.
• It is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and a historic, Ivy League school with 12 highly-regarded schools.
• Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia, situated on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
• Philadelphia offers historical significance, lively cultural offerings, and a wide variety of atmospheres.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 protected under applicable federal, state or local law.