Research Project Manager

Penn Information Systems & Computing

. Provide day-to-day operational leadership and oversight for all aspects of the study .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,155 - $74,327 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research operations, including regulatory compliance, participant recruitment, and qualitative research methodologies. Proficient in preparing reports and coordinating communication among stakeholders to ensure study success.

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Regulatory And IRB SubmissionsParticipant Recruitment And RetentionQualitative Research And CodingHuman-Centered Design ActivitiesDescriptive Report Preparation

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Hard Skills

Project Timeline DevelopmentStandard Operating ProceduresData Quality StandardsProtocol Deviations ManagementAdverse-Event DocumentationInformed Consent ProcessesQualitative Interview SupportTranscription ReviewIntervention Fidelity MonitoringDescriptive Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Operational LeadershipCommunication CoordinationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingLogistics Management

Industry Keywords

Mental Health ResearchClinical ResearchPsychologyNursingSocial WorkRCT ProceduresParticipant SchedulingFeedback SynthesisStudy ProtocolsData-Security Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day operational leadership and oversight for all aspects of the study
Develop and maintain project timelines, work plans, standard operating procedures, and tracking systems
Coordinate staff workflows and monitor progress toward study milestones and deliverables
Prepare and coordinate IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, protocol deviations, adverse-event documentation, and progress reports
Ensure study activities comply with approved protocols, institutional policies, and data-security procedures
Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, scheduling, retention, and incentive tracking
Maintain recruitment and retention logs and descriptive participant summaries
Coordinate and support qualitative interviews, guided SVR walkthroughs, and follow-up interviews
Review interview transcriptions, de-identify documentation, and conduct qualitative coding
Support human-centered design and co-design mini-workshops, including materials, logistics, documentation, and feedback synthesis
Support pilot RCT implementation, including participant orientation, VR-headset logistics, intervention scheduling, fidelity monitoring, facilitator checklists, field notes, and troubleshooting
Prepare basic descriptive reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other dissemination materials
Coordinate communication across investigators, sites, and the EAB
Track recruitment, retention, and adverse events
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 5 to 7 years of experience, or Master of Science or Master of Arts and 2 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Mental health or clinical research background, such as psychology, nursing, or social work
Ability to manage regulatory and IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, protocol deviations, and adverse-event documentation
Knowledge of study protocols and data quality standards
Experience with participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, scheduling, retention, and incentive tracking
Experience supporting qualitative interviews, transcription review, de-identification, documentation, and qualitative coding
Experience with human-centered design activities and co-design workshops
Ability to support pilot RCT procedures and intervention fidelity monitoring
Ability to prepare descriptive reports, presentations, manuscripts, and dissemination materials
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial time away from work, including vacation, personal time, and sick leave
Long-term care insurance for eligible employees and family members
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, museums, and cultural and recreational activities
Free and discounted admission and memberships at Penn cultural centers and museums
Discounts on goods and services, including transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options and non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance of qualified expenses for up to two adoptions in the household