Scientific Review Manager

About the Role

Knowesis is seeking a Scientific Review Manager to oversee the technical execution of peer reviews and ensure the scientific integrity of panels across the BRAES vehicle. This senior role supervises a surge pool of Scientific Review Officers (SROs), enforces alignment with criteria, and manages quality assurance for all Summary Statements. The Scientific Review Manager serves as a primary liaison to CDMRP Program Managers and ensures the highest standards of scientific quality in the two-tier review process.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the scientific peer review process for assigned research programs and areas, planning the scientific review workload.
• Supervise, direct, and oversee Scientific Review Officers (SROs) in the recruitment of reviewers, panel configuration, and the execution of peer review panels.
• Oversee the quality assurance of all Summary Statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to scientific guidelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for CDMRP Program Managers regarding scientific review operations.
• Actively participate in Integrated Program Team (IPT) meetings to assist with milestone planning and provide scientific and technical peer review advice for business process improvements.
• Monitor reviewer performance, manage reviewer scoring in the database, and execute formal reviewer blocks when necessary due to poor performance or unprofessional conduct.
• Provide leadership in addressing Conflict of Interest (COI) management and enforcing strict anonymity and confidentiality protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant biomedical, clinical, or scientific discipline (PhD preferred).
• Extensive experience (8+ years) managing complex scientific peer review panels, grants management, or biomedical research evaluation.
• Proven supervisory experience leading large teams of scientific or technical professionals (e.g., SROs).
• Deep understanding of federal scientific review processes, COI management, and scientific quality control.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a biomedical science field.
• Direct experience with the CDMRP two-tier review process or NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR).
• Experience managing "just-in-time" recruitment of scientific experts.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Company Match
• Voluntary Products