Senior Director, Research Administration

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $110,500.00 - $164,500.00 annual rate; bonus...
7-10 years academic medical center experience
Federal and sponsor regulation expertise
Pre and post-award administration oversight
The Senior Director serves as the final departmental authority for all research administration functions supporting the Department of Surgery across multiple hospital and medical school 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 and medical school locations.
  • This role holds enterprise-level accountability for advancing the strategic growth and national competitiveness of a $26M+ sponsored programs portfolio while ensuring strict compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and families, and extensive 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 and medical school locations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10 years academic medical center experience
  • Federal and sponsor regulation expertise
  • Pre and post-award administration oversight
  • Clinical research finance integration
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Process redesign and continuous improvement
  • Strategic partnership with faculty leaders
  • KPI-driven performance management
  • Scalable support model development

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in 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
  • Experience supervising managers and multidisciplinary teams

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