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Posted Job Title

(Senior) Manager, Center for Cancer & Aging

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Program Manager B

Job Description Summary

The Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) is seeking a Clinical Research Program Manager B/C (Manager/Senior) for the nascent Center for Cancer and Aging. Founded at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, PC3I is embedded at the nexus of research and practice. Our mission is to create, test, and scale solutions to improve how we care for patients with cancer. The Center for Cancer and Aging is a new initiative, administratively housed within PC3I, that aims to redefine geriatric oncology by advancing research, transforming care delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary education and training.

In partnership with the Center for Cancer and Aging’s co-Medical Directors, the Manager will provide leadership, staff and project management, and administrative support for the Center. The (Senior) Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing the Center's core goals to advance high-impact research, promote evidence-based care, and develop leaders in geriatric and supportive oncology. Responsibilities will develop as the Center grows, but will always include program administration, project management, and support of education/engagement initiatives. The Senior Manager is responsible for both long-range planning within these efforts as well as day-to-day management of related work.

This position reports directly to PC3I’s Director of Operations, with functional dotted line reporting to the Center for Cancer and Aging’s co-Medical Directors. This is a hybrid position. It can be primarily based in one of three locations: Philadelphia, PA; Princeton, NJ; or Lancaster, PA, with occasional travel to the non-primary sites as needed. See job responsibilities and qualifications for additional detail regarding Manager and Senior Manager distinction.

Position contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities, Manager, Center for Cancer & Aging:

Center Administration

In partnership with the Center's Medical Directors, responsible for the overall direction, growth, and success of the Center:

+ Finance & Operations: Track and monitor Center budget and expenditures, both within specific projects as well as for the Center overall. Support efforts to secure funding via federal grants, contracts, and philanthropic contributions. Ensure sufficient supplies and resources to support Center activities.

+ People: Hire, onboard, and manage additional future Center staff, including analysts, coordinators, students, volunteers, etc. Build relationships with key Penn Medicine stakeholders across disciplines (e.g., oncology, geriatrics, and informatics) and sites (i.e., hospitals and practices). Liaise closely with PC3I around financial oversight, research, and project management best practices. Facilitate regular ongoing meetings with site team members.

Project Management

Manage a variety of projects, including research projects and health system-based initiatives:

+ Help to facilitate overall success of projects as well as day-to-day management. This includes coordinating and planning meetings, tracking work, overseeing data collection, preparing progress reports and data summaries, etc. Ensure robust and high-quality research operations as well as compliance with sponsor, University, school, and IRB policies. Support manuscript development for submissions to peer-reviewed publications.

+ Develop and oversee internal grant-awarding process to sponsor pilot studies advancing high-impact science in geriatric oncology. This includes developing the Request for Applications (RFA), supporting RFA promotion, driving the application and selection process, and monitoring projects.

Education & Engagement

Cultivate and develop a community of experts and leaders in geriatric and supportive oncology across the Penn Cancer System.

+ Collaborate with Penn’s graduate and doctoral programs to train the next generation of leaders in geriatric and supportive oncology and researchers focused on cancer and aging.

+ Build a strong community of individuals focused on cancer and aging, connecting them with one another and supporting their continued growth and development. In partnership with the Medical Directors and key stakeholders, support recruitment as appropriate.

+ Cultivate a national presence for the Center, its faculty, and its work via meetings/conferences, peer-reviewed journals, hosted symposia, and beyond.

Other Duties

As assigned.

Job Responsibilities, Senior Manager, Center for Cancer & Aging

All the responsibilities of the Manager, Center for Cancer & Aging, with the addition of:

+ Center Administration: Manage long-range strategic and financial planning for the Center. Represent the Center to senior-level stakeholders across the University and Penn Medicine.

+ Project Management: Collaborate with Directors to develop fundable ideas (incl. creating budgets and writing, reviewing, and submitting grant proposals). Develop tools and best practices for the Center.

+ Education & Engagement: Serve as a subject-matter expert in geriatric oncology. Develop program evaluation tools to support educational efforts. Represent the Center at national meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

Prior experience in program administration is required, with specific expertise in geriatric oncology preferred, as well as advanced professional skills in project management, clinical research management, and program administration.

+ For Manager, B level position: Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

+ For Senior Manager, C-level position: Bachelor’s degree and 7-9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$74,500.00 - $106,940.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.