Research Operations Manager - Cancer Institute

Penn State University

Hershey, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $97,100.00 - $145,700.00; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Strategic planning
Resource management
Organizational development
Penn State University is seeking a Research Operations Manager for its Cancer Institute located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership to enhance research activities, ensuring alignment with the university's mission while managing a multidisciplinary team

Job Summary

  • The Research Operations Manager provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for a high-impact, multidisciplinary research institute, ensuring research activities align with the university's mission.
  • Responsibilities include managing staff, driving alignment of operations to meet institute goals, designing and implementing new administrative initiatives, and supervising administrative and operational staff.
  • The role involves monitoring strategic initiatives and research programs using data analytics, developing and enforcing policies, and cultivating partnerships to expand the institute’s research portfolio.

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Penn State University is seeking a Research Operations Manager for its Cancer Institute located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership to enhance research activities, ensuring alignment with the university's mission while managing a multidisciplinary team.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic planning
  • resource management
  • organizational development
  • process improvements
  • cross-functional projects
  • data analytics
  • regulatory compliance

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration
  • mentorship
  • continuous improvement
  • stakeholder coordination
  • evidence-based improvements
  • cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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Not specified

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