Research Operations Manager - Pediatrics
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Research Operations Manager. The Research Operations Manager will lead a pioneering pediatric oncology research team at the forefront of experimental therapeutics while fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and patient-centered research environment. This role is responsible for managing the operational, regulatory, and clinical aspects of the research program, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, efficiency, and innovation. The manager will oversee a team of 11, including regulatory specialists, research nurses, and coordinators, while serving as a key liaison between research teams, clinical partners, external sponsors, and institutional leadership. This position will be hired at a manager level.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Directly manage a diverse research team, including regulatory personnel, research nurses, and study coordinators, ensuring optimal team performance and professional development.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee staffing, workload distribution, performance evaluations, and employee development in collaboration with HR.
Research Operations & Compliance
Lead the execution of experimental therapeutic clinical trials, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional, state, and federal regulations.
- Develop, implement, and refine policies and procedures to enhance research efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory documents, IRB protocols, and sponsor communications.
- Collaborate with investigators and stakeholders to develop new research initiatives, optimize study design, and troubleshoot operational challenges.
Financial & Resource Management
- Oversee budget planning, financial analysis, and resource allocation to support clinical trials and research initiatives.
- Work closely with financial officers to monitor funding, salary allocations, and research expenditures.
Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Serve as liaison between investigators, industry sponsors, regulatory agencies, and institutional leadership.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives to align research operations with institutional goals, driving innovation and program growth.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Represent the research team in institutional committees, working groups, and strategic discussions to advocate for program needs and expansion.
Patient-Centered Research & Clinical Integration
- Ensure seamless integration between clinical care and research protocols, maintaining a patient-centered approach to trial execution.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance patient recruitment, retention, and overall trial efficiency.
- Address operational challenges and implement process improvements to support high-quality, ethical, and effective clinical research.
This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.
Minimum Education
Minimum Experience
Equivalency
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$86,300.00 - $129,500.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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