Head of Project Management - Philadelphia, PA, United States - University of Pennsylvania

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Posted Job Title Manager, Research Project A/B (Department of Neurology) Job Profile Title Manager Research Project A Job Description Summary Penn's Center for Neuroengineering & Therapeutics(CNT) is seeking a Research Project Manager A/B (PM-A/B) to participate in a collaborative research group focused on developing new devices, diagnostics and treatments that can restore brain and nervous system function after it has been lost to disease or disability.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in biomedical research, be enthusiastic and highly motivated to participate in team science, have strong project management skills, and regulatory experience.

This position offers the opportunity to participate in an innovative research environment, gain hands-on experience with a variety of research projects related to the neuroscience of epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

Job Description The Research Project Manager A will be responsible for day-to-day management of complex projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to Penn.

With mentoring from the CNT faculty, the Project Manager will take a leadership role in developing study protocols, managing the detailed operations of projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and cultivating close relationships with partner organizations.

He/she will help develop the team's research strategy and will have ample opportunities to lead projects.

The Project Manager will be required to ensure that studies/research are conducted safely and according to protocol, provide supervision to educators and teams conducting the study/interventions and collaborates with peers from other Universities and funding agencies.

This individual will also be responsible for coordinating grant applications and interacting with funding administrators and the University Business Office.

The Project Manager will provide significant contributions to presentations/ manuscripts and plays a primary role in other dissemination activities related to project findings.

The Research Project Manager B: In addition to the responsibilities listed for the Project Manager A, the Project Manager B, together with the investigators will co-develop the team's research strategy, co-lead projects, and co-author papers.

More specifically, they will take a leadership role in developing grant proposals, managing project operations, create and proactively manage budgets,analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and writing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $51,824.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.

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