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About the Role

Oversee operations and support for the Abramson Family Cancer Research Office of the Scientific Director (AFCRI OSD) and the Penn Image-Guided Interventions (PIGI) Lab. Manages teams responsible for study coordination, data integrity, and implementation of research processes. Oversees project workflows, monitors timelines, and ensures alignment with research protocols, scientific and organizational goals. Sets priorities for staff and facilitates collaboration across departments and research partners to advance organizational and project goals. Working closely with the AFCRI Scientific Director, PIGI Lab Co-Director, and Deputy Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology, manage myriad competing obligations to ensure adherence to deadlines, completion of deliverables, and sound provision of related services.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of AFCRI OSD employees.
Provide advice and guidance to AFCRI Scientific Director, faculty clinicians, lab members, and management of all clinical, translational, and basic research personnel activity, to include the oversight and development of training initiatives and standard operating procedures.
Manages the administrative team on strategy development for all operational activities and ensures that appropriate strategies are aligned with institutional objectives.
Develop best practices, methods, techniques, and operational standards for clinical, translational, and basic research across the enterprise.
Manage administrative and educational program deliverables and oversee events, including the Distinguished Lectures in Cancer Research, Radiology Research Cores, research trainee events, faculty recruitment, and scientific visitors.
Ensure streamlined and standardized processes, eliminate redundancies and ensure sound financial stewardship of space, equipment and expenditures.
Partner with research finance team and administration to manage AFCRI OSD and education budgets.
Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships.
Act as a liaison between key stakeholders including: commercial partners, alumni, sponsors, donors, institutional leadership, faculty, and extended organizational members.
Direct communication of priorities to ensure execution of goals and milestones through regular meetings, status updates, other written communications, website updates, and social media content.
Operationalize and oversee the data collection, archival and reporting of organizational metrics.
Establish data collection methodologies, data validation, and the implementation of reporting technologies.
Oversee adherence to quality standards, operational best practices, identify potential risks to short, intermediate, and long-term organizational goals.
Ensure provision of appropriate services across the Radiology Research Division, PIGI Lab and AFCRI OSD constituents.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience working with financial systems, research software packages, and procurement of research and operational supplies, services, and equipment.
Working knowledge of academic medicine environment.
Position is contingent upon continued funding.
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.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$67,155.00 - $78,000.00

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
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.
Professional and personal development resources.
Access to University resources, cultural activities, and recreational facilities.
Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, and mortgages.
Flexible work hours.
Home ownership assistance program.
Adoption assistance reimbursement.

About the Company

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.
It is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and a historic, Ivy League school consistently ranking among the top 10 universities.
Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools offering diverse educational opportunities.
The university is known for its distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn has been recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers.
The university offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia on a beautiful urban campus.
Philadelphia provides easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

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.