Biomedical Research Programs Manager — Hybrid Role

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Health plans

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla/San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support CAMPP projects, coordinating planning, management, and execution to deliver milestones within timelines and budgets. The role works closely with scientists across laboratories and departments to advance translational research initiatives.

The position requires a doctoral degree in biology and at least four years of project management experience, with strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project management and/or leadership, managing scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions to scientific problems.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong oral and written communications skills coupled with effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the PI and the program management team to develop, maintain, and align integrated timelines and resources to meet key milestones and benchmarks for success.
• Attend monthly and quarterly meetings and issuing summary communications/minutes in a timely manner.
• Support project planning and timelines using organizational skills and tools, with flexibility to manage multiple priorities
• Help monitor progress on all research projects and reports back to the program manager
• Work closely with administrative colleagues to coordinate and manage critical contract activities.
• Prepare and submit progress reports to NIAID.
• Build strong relationships across all departments.
• Proactively identify and manage project issues and risks.
• Motivate and sustains team alignment and commitment to project goals, plans, responsibilities, deliverables, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Biology

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla/San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support CAMPP projects, coordinating planning, management, and execution to deliver milestones within timelines and budgets. The role works closely with scientists across laboratories and departments to advance translational research initiatives.

The position requires a doctoral degree in biology and at least four years of project management experience, with strong communication and leadership