Research Manager - AFCRI OSD-PIGI

About the role

The Research Manager - AFCRI OSD-PIGI will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage teams responsible for study coordination, data integrity, and implementation of research processes.
• Oversee project workflows, monitor timelines, and ensure alignment with research protocols, scientific and organizational goals.
• Set priorities for staff and facilitate collaboration across departments and research partners to advance organizational and project goals.
• Work closely with the AFCRI Scientific Director, PIGI Lab Co-Director, and Deputy Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology, managing myriad competing obligations to ensure adherence to deadlines, completion of deliverables, and sound provision of related services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania 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.