Scientific Program Manager - Integrated Metabolic Biology

About the role

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the IMB Program Manager to facilitate accomplishing the ambitious scientific goals of the initiative and drive collaborations across the Allen Brain, Cell and Immunology Accelerators
• Work with scientific leadership on strategic planning and development of annual goals and program portfolios
• Drive, coordinate, and support the scientific goals of IMB projects using best practices and tools
• Create, maintain, and disseminate program and project deliverables and timelines. Keep milestones on track, anticipating and communicating at-risk deliverables
• Work with team members to identify options and implement mitigation strategies
• Organize and lead program and project meetings with clear agendas, expected outcomes, follow-up on project-related actions and performance tracking metrics
• Enable communication between internal and external project stakeholders
• Provide clearly written status/progress reports, coordinating information across internal teams and external partners when appropriate
• Partner with scientific staff to assist with development of competitive external funding applications (Federal and Private)
• Ensure that Grants Management best practices are followed
• Carefully coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Research and support post-award execution of externally funded efforts in audit-compliant fashion including contracts, sub-awardees, budget tracking/variance reporting, prior approval requests, carry forward requests and agency reporting
• Work closely with and manage internal Allen Institute relationships with Finance, HR, Communications, and other Institute leaders to oversee the overall portfolio and objectives
• Work closely with the legal team to ensure contractual obligations are understood and met within the collaboration, and Intellectual Property potential is evaluated

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular/cell biology or related field with demonstrated success working in complex scientific projects; or equivalent combination of degree and experience
• 3 years of professional project or program management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong fundamental understanding of metabolism and metabolic signaling
• Experience in immunology or neurobiology
• A team player and a natural leader with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to navigate challenging group dynamics, work effectively across scientific, technical, and business interfaces
• Proven success in establishing and maintaining external, strategic, scientific, collaborative relationships
• Detail-focused and organized, with an understanding that communication and transparency are critical to achieving success
• Strong financial acumen, adept at developing and managing budgets, and monitoring performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively and with agility in a complex scientific environment
• Ability to build internal alignment, influence others, and manage differences effectively
• Ability to recognize cultural differences between industry and academia, and quickly identify and resolve conflicts
• Understand and apply Change Management best practices
• Formal Project Management training and/or PMP certification
• Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools, and in the statistical analysis of complex data

Benefits

The Allen Institute provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute's 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Allen Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We are committed to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly. We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.