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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
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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
Nurse Project Manager
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Nurse D
Job Description
Summary
The Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) is a world leader in developing and conducting innovative clinical trials for the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The ACC Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is instrumental in the development and implementation
of cancer clinical trials that offer cutting-edge oncology treatments. The ACC CRU is currently comprised of 12 Research Teams that support
disease/discipline specific cancer programs within the ACC.
Job Description
Job
Responsibilities
- The Nurse Project Manager will report directly to the Director of Clinical Research Operations for the Center
for Cell Therapy & Transplant (CCTT) and indirectly to CRU Central – Associate Director, Clinical Research Operations. The successful
candidate will serve as a clinical research nurse (CRN) for the CTT team and Project Manager of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical
Trials Network (BMT CTN) portion of our research portfolio to oversee projects related to BMT CTN. This includes assisting with study
feasibility and start-up, training of new staff and study procedures, development of operational workflows, and implementation of quality
improvement processes. This is in addition to serving as the assigned CRN on many of our actively enrolling BMT CTN clinical
trials.The Nurse Project Manager will serve in a CRN role for assigned research trials including complex Phase I-IV BMT or IEC
clinical trials. This includes study activities needed for activation, coordination of study visits, assessment of adverse events and
documentation, placing orders in the EMR, coordination across departments and divisions in support of trial activities, in-service and
collaboration with infusion or inpatient staff as appropriate, participation in study- and patient-related discussions in-person or via
email or telephone with the sponsor, family, colleagues, support staff or other entity that may occur outside of usual work hours. He/she
will act as a point-of-contact for triage, laboratory, clinic, infusion, radiology, advanced practitioners, inpatient, billing and pharmacy
and monitors/auditors, database query resolution and/or biospecimen when research coordinator is unavailable or when issues involve
escalation. He/she is expected to troubleshoot operational issues on a daily basis and assist with other research trials during absences or
when a specific team member’s workload exceeds capacity.The Nurse Project Manager will work closely with the ACC-CRU-CTT Director
of Clinical Research Operations to develop and implement specific initiatives to promote the BMT CTN and ensure collaboration and
communication across all stakeholders. He/she will liaise with the larger BMT CTN international network, participate in feasibility
assessments to determine which BMT CTN trials we should open at our site and with which team, initiate trial start-up and ongoing support of
operations, budget and billing and overall study progress. He/she may be asked to attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders,
current and future research collaborators, and collaborative groups across Penn Medicine. As some BMT CTN affiliate trials fall outside of
the ACC, he/she will work with collaborating departments and serve as a point of contact for protocol implementation strategies and the
patient trial experience. He/she will perform additional duties as assigned and will identify additional areas in need of project
management.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction or
limitation and 4 to 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. For state licenses where
Pennsylvania participates in a multi-state compact (e.g. registered nurses), a provider holding a multi-state license (MSL) would be
considered to meet the requirement for Pennsylvania state licensure. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. 3-5 years of clinical research
experience preferred. Oncology experience highly preferred. AND:
- The BMT CTN Project Manager is responsible for
overseeing the clinical research process for all BMT CTN trials, understanding the research regulations, and the protocols to safeguard the
participant and contribute to the science of cancer care. The successful candidate must have: (1) proven critical thinking and
organizational skills to support care coordination and human subject protection; (2) a great deal of interest, enthusiasm, adaptability and
willingness to learn and grow; (3) ability to prioritize nursing functions while tending to the needs of the patients; (4) strong
communication skills and ability to maintain positive interactions with patients, their families and internal and external stakeholders in a
respectful and courteous manner; (5) demonstrated initiative in learning advanced features of complex interventional programs to more
effectively accomplish job duties; (6) familiarity with the BMT CTN organization and a level of comfort in liaising with them on behalf of
Penn Medicine; (7) Possess working knowledge of the Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), International Conference of Harmonisation
(ICH) and Good Clinical (Research) Practice (GCP) Guidelines.Position contingent upon funding.
Job Location –
City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay
Range
$74,500.00 – $104,809.00 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.
To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment 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.
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