Senior Program Manager, Scientist
$106,000–$153,729 year
On-site · Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Senior Program Manager, Scientist to coordinate a portfolio of NIH-funded research programs across multiple PIs, timelines, and funding mechanisms; develop and maintain program management tools (project plans, milestone trackers, risk registers, dashboards); facilitate cross-functional meetings; monitor deliverables and budgets; oversee NIH grant administration and reporting (RPPRs, renewals, supplements); prepare grant applications and scientific communications; provide scientific input on mouse genetics and preclinical therapeutic development; ensure regulatory compliance (IACUC, IRB) and vendor/subcontract oversight; mentor junior staff; travel to site facilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree required, but strong preference for a Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or a closely related biomedical science field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a research environment, with at least 2 years in a program management or research administration capacity
- Demonstrated expertise in mouse genetics, including design and interpretation of genetic mouse models (transgenic, CRISPR-based, conditional knockouts, etc.)
- Direct experience with NIH grant mechanisms and administration, including preparation of RPPRs, competitive renewals, and budget management
- Proven track record as a scientific writer with experience authoring or co-authoring NIH grant applications and/or peer-reviewed publications
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously under competing deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse teams of scientists, clinicians, and administrators
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