Assistant Manager C at The University of Pennsylvania

Job description

University Overview The 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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. 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 Title Assistant Manager C Job Profile Title Assistant Manager C, Research Job Description Summary The Assistant Manager C will coordinate a portfolio of research projects for the Hayes lab. This role will lead technical and logistical coordination for active research projects. Oversees data collection processes, project workflows, and experimental execution while collaborating with researchers to ensure research quality and reproducibility. Job Description The Assistant Manager C will work with lab leadership to develop organizational plans, establish deadlines, and implement key activities. The position will encompass both strategic planning and day-to-day management of complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to university. They will independently plan and conduct experiments on the neural and physiological basis of energy balance dysregulation and obesity in animal and cellular models. The position will involve management of the research team performance. Job Responsibilities Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of departmental employees. Provide advice and guidance to faculty and senior lab staff, and management of all preclinical sponsored contracts with pharmaceutical industry, to include the oversight and development of data acquisition Collaborates with the administrative team on strategy development for all operational activities and ensures that appropriate strategies are aligned with institutional objectives. Develop best practices, methods, techniques, and operational standards for clinical research across the enterprise Ensure streamlined and standardized processes, eliminate redundancies and ensure sound financial stewardship of space, equipment and expenditures. Partner with research finance team and administration to manage clinical research budget/s. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships. Act as a liaison between key stakeholder e.g., commercial partners, alumni, industry and legislators. Direct communication of priorities to ensure execution of goals and milestones through regular meetings, status updates, and other written communications Operationalize and oversee the data collection, archival and reporting of clinical trials metrics. Establish data collection methodologies, data validation, and the implementation of reporting technologies. Oversee internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards, operational best practices, and to identify potential risks Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bach