Director of Translational Research Operations at The University of Pennsylvania

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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 Director of Translational Research Operations Job Profile Title Director D, Research Job Description Summary The Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) at the University of Pennsylvania aims to translate immune data into clinically actionable measurements, drive new discoveries, and shift paradigms of clinical care. I3H is seeking a Director for the Translational Research Unit who bridges scientific research with business and commercial goals. This position serves as a senior leader responsible for developing operational workflows for routine scientific outputs, managing budgets, overseeing projects from conception to completion, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Director will translate complex scientific deliverables into robust operational pipelines to ensure financial sustainability, scientific integrity, and professionalism. The Director will manage the Translational Research Unit staff, develop and implement strategic objectives aligned with the larger goals of Immune Health, and support financial management and growth of the service center. This includes identifying and proposing improvements to enhance robustness, quality, and efficiency throughout the sample lifecycle; collaborating on service rate development and billing oversight; establishing QA/QC protocols; establishing and ensuring digital chain of custody for samples; and serving as the primary point-of-contact for internal and external investigators. and serving as the primary point-of-contact for internal and external investigators. The individual should have proven experience in organizational growth, change leadership, and building high-functioning teams, preferably in a biomedical science environment. The individual should have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent the organization effectively at local, national, and global levels. Job Description Job Responsibilities Manage a team of operations and scientific professionals, setting and monitoring goals, addressing performance challenges, and overseeing hiring and onboarding for Translational Research Unit staff. Develop business and product strategies; work with the Director of Immune Health to align goals and strategy of the Translational Unit with overall goals of Immune Health. Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop updated service rates, oversee billing for services, and provide quarterly reports capturing itemized expenditures and revenue. Serve as point-of-contact for internal and external investigators interested in using Tr