Scientific Program Manager - CISID

The Center for Integrated Solutions for Infectious Diseases (CISID) is a highly collaborative institute committed to infectious disease-focused, patient-relevant research by integrating basic research with clinical endeavors. Our center comprises academic research labs, Innovation Labs, and Clinical Research Units—led by investigators from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, MIT, Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.

About the role

CISID is looking for a team-oriented, motivated, and self-driven individual to provide technical and programmatic support. The position is based at the Broad Institute but will liaise closely with scientific and administrative groups across all associated institutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with the scientific leadership team to create, monitor, and implement the scientific strategy and operations plans for the center.
• Collaborate with scientific and administrative groups across associated institutions to execute or manage research-related materials such as MTAs, IRBs, scientific and financial reports, and collaboration agreements.
• Maintain the CISID website with updated scientific content.
• Plan professional development, social events, and educational opportunities for CISID trainees.
• Organize scientific activities and initiatives, such as annual scientific retreats, symposia, and seminar series.
• Serve as a liaison between research faculty and their trainees, CISID Innovation Labs, and the Clinical Research Units.
• Continuously evaluate programs within the center to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Identify funding opportunities to support scientific efforts within the center.

Requirements

• PhD with 5+ years of experience in the field of Infectious Diseases.
• Strong project management skills to support driving initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills—willing to navigate difficult conversations, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (from administrative staff to principal investigators), and incorporate feedback to make progress.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and collaboration skills for a team-oriented environment.
• Outstanding written communication abilities for both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Ability to quickly learn new scientific concepts with minimal guidance.
• Excellent balance of people, organizational, and technical skills.
• Acumen to handle demanding situations, multiple responsibilities, and a mix of long-term projects with urgent immediate demands.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Skill in driving consensus across diverse stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Proactive in anticipating and addressing issues.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with little oversight.

Pay

Pay range: $83,000.00/yr - $116,333.00/yr for a 40-hour per week schedule. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

Benefits

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