Research Operations Manager - Cancer Institute

Penn State Cancer Institute

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $97,100.00 - $145,700.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
5 to 7 years public health program implementation
3+ years supervisory experience
Interdisciplinary research team collaboration
The position provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Penn State Cancer Institute to fight cancer through education, prevention, and treatment

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 benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The position provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Penn State Cancer Institute to fight cancer through education, prevention, and treatment.

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

  • 5 to 7 years public health program implementation
  • 3+ years supervisory experience
  • Interdisciplinary research team collaboration
  • Administrative systems workflow design
  • Regulatory compliance enforcement

Nice-to-have

  • Empathy and compassion for diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility with timelines and work schedule
  • Strong problem-solving and innovation skills
  • Experience with grant application benchmarking
  • Ability to facilitate virtual and in-person meetings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 8+ years relevant experience
  • 3+ years 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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