Associate Director C, Research

Associate Director C, Research

The Penn Memory Center conducts a wide range of studies focused on Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive aging, and lifelong brain health. We are seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations to oversee the operational aspects of our clinical research program. This role ensures alignment with University of Pennsylvania policies as well as all applicable regulatory bodies and guidelines. The Associate Director will lead research teams, manage resources, and guide the implementation of policies and procedures to advance the Center's mission.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage research staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, performance management, and workload distribution
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership and functional coverage for Project Managers and research staff as needed
• Monitor study progress and ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies
• Advise faculty clinicians and oversee all clinical research personnel activities, including the development of training programs, audit manuals, and standard operating procedures
• Streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and promote sound financial stewardship of space, equipment, and expenditures
• Oversee internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, best practices, and risk mitigation
• Partner with leadership to track performance metrics, allocate resources, and drive process improvements
• Collaborate with regulatory, finance, compliance, and contracting teams to support efficient study operations
• Serve as a subject matter expert in meetings and working groups to improve research quality and workflow
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center's mission

Qualifications :

Job Location - City, State : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School : Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range : $66,000.00 - $88,000.00 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 :