Scientific Program Manager

About the role

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to support the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) in Rockville, MD. The position will work with NIH program staff on tasks related to the NIH Common Fund’s Complement Animal Research in Experimentation (Complement-ARIE) program and provide comprehensive administrative and program support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across multiple NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices and across multiple partner agencies.
• Support other NCATS programs as needed.
• Work with NIH program staff on performing tasks in relation to the NIH Common Fund’s Complement Animal Research in Experimentation (Complement-ARIE) program.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and program support to ensure efficient program operations.
• Develop and assist staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's scientific programs.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
• Monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
• Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of Institute funded extramural research programs.
• Evaluate current scientific programs and determine if changes need to be made.
• Implement issues and strategies to enhance successful completion of current projects; prepare conceptual plans and other written products.
• Analyze and evaluate research portfolios, synthesizing scientific data to report on scientific advancements and outcomes, and identify gaps or issues and develop recommendations for improvement as requested by the Program Coordinators.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability across scientific and administrative stakeholders.
• Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.
• Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.
• Prepare, a variety of routine and special reports on the research goals, current activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning efforts.
• Develop quarterly reports from data and updates provided by the program awardees.
• Schedule and conduct participate in periodic conference calls and/or site visits, including tools such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of related project management experience.

Four years of experience in biology or other related field.

Master’s degree in molecular biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Three years of specialized experience plus a bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in molecular biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Three years of specialized experience plus a bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a master’s degree.
• Three years of related project management experience.
• Four years of experience in biology or other related field.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to develop detailed reports and analyses.
• Expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms that support biomedical research.
• Experience with independently performing budget execution and administration duties requiring tracking, review and analysis.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)