Research Operations Manager - Cancer Institute

Penn State Cancer Institute

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $97,100.00 - $145,700.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Manage administrative and operational staff
Develop policies for regulatory compliance
Oversee financial health of the institute
** The Penn State Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Operations Manager to lead its multidisciplinary research efforts in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. The role involves overseeing daily operations and strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration among faculty, research staff, and external partners. **

Job Summary

  • The position provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Penn State Cancer Institute to fight cancer through education, prevention, and treatment.
  • Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing financial health, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation across academic and external partners.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of $97,100.00 - $145,700.00 along with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

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** The Penn State Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Operations Manager to lead its multidisciplinary research efforts in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. The role involves overseeing daily operations and strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration among faculty, research staff, and external partners. **

Salary

Base: $97,100.00 - $145,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage administrative and operational staff
  • Develop policies for regulatory compliance
  • Oversee financial health of the institute
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects
  • Utilize data analytics for decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Foster culture of collaboration and accountability
  • Demonstrate empathy and cultural understanding
  • Facilitate large group meetings virtually
  • Identify new funding opportunities
  • Support communications and outreach efforts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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