Senior Director, Research Administration

University of Pennsylvania

14 days ago

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About this role

A Senior Director, Research Administration oversees all research administration functions for the Department of Surgery, managing a $26M+ sponsored programs portfolio and providing strategic leadership and financial stewardship. The role involves leading pre and post-award administration, driving operational excellence, and managing a multidisciplinary team.

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Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA/MPA or related field preferred)Bachelor’s and 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in academic medical center research administration or equivalent combination of education and experienceExpert knowledge of federal and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, FDA/IDE/IND), clinical research compliance (IRB/IACUC), and University/PSOM sponsored programs policiesDemonstrated success leading pre- and post-award administration, financial planning and analysis, and research operations at scaleProven experience integrating research administration with clinical research finance (coverage analysis, budgeting, billing compliance) and improving processes through KPIs and continuous improvement

About University of Pennsylvania

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The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across schools such as Wharton (business), Penn Medicine, SEAS (engineering), Law, Nursing, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Penn emphasizes interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, translating scholarship into clinical care, startups, and public policy. Founded in the 18th century with ties to Benjamin Franklin, it maintains a large research enterprise, global partnerships, and a broad alumni network.