Jennifer L. Baldi, Cra Email and Phone Number

Provide a central and key role for all basic, translational and clinical research conducted under the Center for Childhood Cancer Research (CCCR) and within the Division of Oncology. Manage, direct and implement operation strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of the center's research goals.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Administrative oversight of all NIH research grants, cooperative agreements, industry-initiated funding and internal CHOP grants and projects. - Assure compliance with federal and local regulations- Oversight of pre-award, post award and budgets for all contracts and grants within CCCR- Primary liaison between all CCCR Investigators, CHOP Research Institute regulatory offices, external agencies, foundations and corporations- Provide oversight and management of CCCR Grants Team and CCCR Biobank- Participate in the development of strategic plans for the CCCR and oversight of the CCCR budget

Served as point of contact and day-to-day manager of a growing translational research program. Basic Science program currently included 4 principal investigators and 14 staff members encompassing over 5,000sq of lab and office space. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Work directly with the investigators on proposals, protocols, reporting, etc• Responsible for supervision, training, support, and management of staff to ensure compliance with CHOP requirements, study protocols, and federal and non-federal policies• Maintain strong communication with colleagues in Development, Sponsored Projects, IRB, IACUC, Research Safety and Research Accounting offices.• Work closely with the clinical research program manager and divisional clinicians to further encourage cross collaboration on translational studies.• Works with minimum direction and guidance

Managed the day to day portfolio of the sponsored projects held by 24 investigators that total approximately $20 million for the Divisions of Pulmonary and Child Development, including the Center for Autism Research (CAR). Responsibilities included: • Reviewed and approved all charges to sponsored projects, including purchase orders, check requests, travel expenses, personnel allocations, etc.• Worked with investigators on the financial aspects of approximately 200 CHOP personnel allocated to sponsored projects by determining affordability. Prepare and approve new hire requisitions, terminations and other related paperwork. Manage the annual merit evaluation process and implementation of salary increases.

Supported the development and management of ORA’s education program for the TJU administrative research community. Duties included:• Material development and preparation for the program• Teaching research administration courses including Fundamentals, Grants.gov, NIH eSNAP, and SF424• Serve as a point of contact for training and education questions through phone and hands on assistance• Maintained ORA and program website, email listservs and registration databases

Provided support for the Division through assisting the Business Manager in daily operations pertaining to research, clinical and administrative activities.Duties included:• Preparation of federal and non-federal grant applications for research staff• The maintenance of budgets and supply expenses on current funding• Preparation and submission of progress reports• Processing of clinical charges and the monthly reconciliation of clinical revenue.

Provide support for the business services department in the area of worker's compensation. This position was through JeffTemps, the hospital's temporary staffing program.

Assisted the Principals in their daily activities with respect to meeting client needs for financing. Also served as a summer intern for the company during the Summer of 1998.General duties included:• collection of data and analysis associated therewith• preparation of various documents for client financing• attendance at various client and working group meetings