Global Project Manager II

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of NeuroGAP/Stanley Global research and implementation activities within the NeuroGAP (Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations) Program and Koenen Lab. Work closely with scientific teams, country leads, and program staff to ensure projects are scientifically rigorous, operationally feasible, and aligned with program priorities and country needs. Manage research workflows, coordinate participant recruitment and sample tracking, and drive standardization and efficiency across research sites and partners. This role requires international travel of at least 25% per year.

Responsibilities

• Project management & country implementation:
  • Serve as the project manager for the NeuroGAP program across several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Malawi, and others.
  • Coordinate activities, timelines, and deliverables across international teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and efficient execution.
  • Ensure appropriate communication with project stakeholders regarding timelines, status, deadlines, data requirements, reporting, logistics, and other project-related issues.
  • Facilitate project meetings to align the team around goals and communicate blocking issues.
  • Verify that projects and activities adhere to institutional guidelines regarding safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and maintain systems to monitor budgets, reporting requirements, and monitoring and evaluation metrics.
  • Draft and coordinate competitive grant applications, including developing narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Research & development management:
  • Leverage a research or compliance background to manage research workflows and drive standardization and operational efficiency across projects.
  • Jointly lead operational optimization efforts, including development of tools, and ensure protocols and sample collection methods are standardized across partners and countries.
  • Work closely with the scientific team and NeuroGAP program teams to support ongoing neuropsychiatric genetics projects.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~25%) to support partner needs and field work.

Requirements

• BS with 5+ years of related experience OR Master’s with 3+ years of related experience OR PhD with 0+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder scientific or technical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in genetics, mental health, and/or public health.
• Familiarity with regulatory and/or compliance/ethics.
• Strong ability to drive standardization and operational efficiency across distributed teams.

Pay

$104,000.00/yr - $145,333.00/yr. The expected base pay range is based on a 40-hour per week schedule. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• At least 13 paid holidays; winter closure.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program.