Senior Director, Research Administration

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $110,500.00 - $164,500.00 annual rate; bonus...
7-10 years leadership in academic medical center
Expert knowledge of federal and sponsor regulations
Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
The Senior Director serves as the final departmental authority for all research administration functions supporting the Department of Surgery across multiple hospital locations

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director serves as the final departmental authority for all research administration functions supporting the Department of Surgery across multiple hospital locations.
  • This role holds enterprise-level accountability for advancing the strategic growth and national competitiveness of a $26M+ sponsored programs portfolio including basic, translational, and clinical research.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition benefits for employees and families, generous retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director serves as the final departmental authority for all research administration functions supporting the Department of Surgery across multiple hospital locations.

Salary

Base: $110,500.00 - $164,500.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and wellness resources

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10 years leadership in academic medical center
  • Expert knowledge of federal and sponsor regulations
  • Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
  • Pre and post-award administration expertise
  • Financial planning and analysis at scale

Nice-to-have

  • Process redesign and continuous improvement
  • KPI-driven performance management
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Change leadership across faculty divisions
  • Integration of clinical research finance

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree (MBA/MPA or related field preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years progressively responsible leadership experience
  • Expert knowledge of NIH, NSF, FDA/IDE/IND regulations
  • Proven experience integrating research administration with clinical research finance

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