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Posted Job Title
Associate Director E (Neurology)
Job Profile Title
Associate Director E
Job Description Summary
This position provides operational and organizational leadership to the Stroke Clinical Research Program. Ensures consistent application of policies, procedures and practices across all locations. The candidate will oversee industry-sponsored and federally-funded projects with a special focus on managing the multi-site Philadelphia Regional Stroke Trials Network Coordinating Center (PRSTNCC). The University of Pennsylvania serves as the hub of this network and there are currently 15 Spoke sites. This position is also responsible for the day to day management of the Stroke Clinical Research Study Team.
This position is responsible for the strategic direction, development and implementation of processes within the Stroke Clinical Research Program and will have a straight line reporting relationship to the Comprehensive Stroke Center Director.
This position will be responsible for:
Providing leadership to ensure compliance and alignment with regulatory standards.
Establishing interprofessional partnerships in order to provide clinical research excellence throughout the Stroke Clinical Research Program that fosters a culture of engagement, collaboration and shared accountability.
Assisting with grant development, participating in facility and contractual issues, and developing and managing study budgets across the Stroke program.
Working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), business office and clinical trials finance team to manage grant and group budgets, invoicing, and related tasks
Day to day supervision and management of Stroke Clinical Research Study team including hiring, orientation, workload, assignments, staffing and performance evaluation and management.
Oversee the management, coordination and start-up of clinical research studies at the University of Pennsylvania. This includes trials with funders such as AHA, industry, nonprofits, etc.
Site selection, orientation and management of all PSRSTNCC Spoke sites as well as network-level logistics management.
Delegating site management duties to the PRSTNCC Clinical Research Coordinator as needed.
Assisting in the strategic direction of the Stroke Clinical Research Program including assisting Investigators in selecting industry-funded and federally-funded projects to undertake.
Job Description
This position will be responsible for:
Providing leadership to ensure compliance and alignment with regulatory standards.
Establishing interprofessional partnerships in order to provide clinical research excellence throughout the Stroke Clinical Research Program that fosters a culture of engagement, collaboration and shared accountability.
Assisting with grant development, participating in facility and contractual issues, and developing and managing study budgets across the Stroke program.
Working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), business office and clinical trials finance team to manage grant and group budgets, invoicing, and related tasks
Day to day supervision and management of Stroke Clinical Research Study team including hiring, orientation, workload, assignments, staffing and performance evaluation and management.
Oversee the management, coordination and start-up of clinical research studies at the University of Pennsylvania. This includes trials with funders such as AHA, industry, nonprofits, etc.
Site selection, orientation and management of all PSRSTNCC Spoke sites as well as network-level logistics management.
Delegating site management duties to the PRSTNCC Clinical Research Coordinator as needed.
Assisting in the strategic direction of the Stroke Clinical Research Program including assisting Investigators in selecting industry-funded and federally-funded projects to undertake.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and 5-7 years or equivalent combination of education/experience required
• Progressively responsible project management and supervisory experience, preferably in an academic institution managing clinical research projects
• Demonstrated leadership of complex projects and outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to coordinate and achieve goals.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities along with attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and problem-solving skills necessary.
• Must be effective in setting and meeting short- and long-term goals to complete assignments, with multiple project task ongoing simultaneously.
• Successful candidates will have the ability to anticipate problems relating to projects and to develop and implement solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience with developing and implementing process and operations strongly preferred. Experience developing and implementing SOPs and other training tools preferred.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room; Alternative work schedules
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$74,476.00 - $117,086.00
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check 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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