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University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University 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.Posted Job TitleProgram Manager BJob Profile TitleManager Research Project BJob Description SummaryThe Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) is a world leader in developing and conducting innovative clinical trials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The ACC Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is instrumental in the development and implementation of cancer clinical trials that offer cutting-edge oncology treatments. The ACC CRU is currently comprised of 13 Research Teams that support disease/discipline specific cancer programs within the ACC. The Program Manager position will directly report to the Physician Leader of the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), Clinical Research Unit (CRU)- Pennsylvania Hospital Research Team and indirectly report to the CRU Central - Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations. The successful candidate will work closely with Physician leader of this CRU Research Team to oversee all aspects of the clinical research portfolio being performed for their research program. He/she will oversee the start-to-end processes for study start-up and ongoing study management. This includes assisting with study feasibility and selection, prioritization of the team’s work, working closely with the CRU Regulatory coordinators to manage, review and initiate trials to ensure competitive activation and enrollment timelines. The Program Manager is expected to actively manage ongoing research projects, troubleshoot operational issues on a daily basis and assist with any and all aspects of their team’s work during absences or when a specific team member’s workload exceeds capacity (including, but not limited to, managing the research team protocol portfolio including budgets, patient visits, transporting specimens, data entry, query resolution and working with study monitors). POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.Job DescriptionThe Program Manager will work closely with major internal (PI, CRU Central – Operations, Regulatory, Education/QA, Budget, Legal, Finance, Billing Compliance, Infusion/CHPS, Investigational Drug Services/Pharmacy) and external (sponsors, facilities, CROs, Subcontractors, Collaborators) stakeholders to develop project plans and support day to day operations of clinical research proposals for their team. The Program Manager will work with Investigators and data informatics teams/programs to ensure the Research Program is supporting the patient population they are studying.The Program Manager for the CRU will oversee Phase I-IV clinical trials. Additional activities may include recruitment, and enrollment of patients according to protocol requirements for their team. He/she may schedule patient visits and any necessary testing, monitor patients per protocol requirements and ensure adherence to protocol requirements, organize and maintain all documentation required by the sponsor or CRO- includes source documentation, case report forms, and research charts. He/she may collect, review and report study data, complete case report forms and resolve data queries, process and ship study specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples, participate in initiation, monitoring, audit and close-out visits, coordinate study team meetings, disease site and/or discipline group meetings, and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. The Program Manager will assist in the development/maintenance of study specific case report forms and source document tools, show vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality. Adhere to the requirements of the University of Pennsylvania, GCP, FDA and all applicable regulatory bodies.Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Supervising the clinical research nurse(s), clinical research coordinator(s), and research assistants for the team. This will include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, performance management, and paid time off for the staff.Conduct weekly or every other week meetings with team members to review the status of their studies in detail, items that are outstanding, and troubleshooting issues needing to be addressed
Work with research team physician investigator leaders to ensure balanced staff workload, select and optimize study portfolio for currently available resources in conjunction with available patient population statistics, anticipate any need for the group to hire additional staff based on data analysis and develop a business proposal to reflect any needs
Work with CRU Central to facilitate the initiation of new trials from feasibility review, new study submission, through activation, including tracking of protocols, contracts, and budgets through the start-up process, working with sponsor to schedule SIV’s, and maintain communication with study teams and collaborative UPHS departments regarding progress.
Perform group-specific regulatory activities, such as site selection visits, document completion (site selection questionnaires, 1572’s and financial disclosure forms), and IRB and IND report completion (with investigator input), including AE reports, deviations, CRs and modifications.
Work in conjunction with the ACC Budget Specialist, Billing Compliance staff, and Finance office to develop clinical trial budgets.Communicating any specialized study budget needs to the budget specialist, including any changes necessitated by a protocol modification and assisting the financial department by working with the study team to provide study visit information and invoiceable items as needed to the Finance Office.
Work closely with the Regulatory Coordinators of the CRU to manage review and startup of trials. Submit complete Initial and Amendment study packets and logistical review forms to regulatory, along with appropriate study contacts.
Work with team members to ensure accurate and timely data entry into electronic Clinical Trials Management System (Velos), including study status, screening logs, serious adverse events and subject enrollment status.The Program Manager may also have primary study coordinator responsibility for at least 1 study.
Closely monitor and report to their team the status of all studies within their group, including accrual, data entry, query resolution, deviations and patient issues, identifying and addressing any issues
Collaborate with CRU Central:
Review of program metrics (performance, portfolio, enrollment)
Timely communication of significant challenges encountered by the team
Participate in CRU Central leader meetings and serve on subject matter expert work groups as needed to enhance overall workflow efficiencies and quality of research.
The candidate will work closely with the CRU Associate Director of Operations to develop and implement SOP’s, report team study metrics, and communicate issues that may affect overall research with CRU Trials.
Perform other duties as may be assigned
QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s Degree and 3-5 years of related Oncology clinical research experience preferred.Effective problem solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations.Working ConditionsOffice, library, computer roomPhysical EffortTypically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walkingJob Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$59,703.00 - $113,435.00Affirmative 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.The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on 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.
