Hybrid Program Lead, Life Sciences & Biotechnology

National Academy of Sciences; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

National Academy of Sciences seeks a Program Officer to manage workshops, consensus studies, and activities in life sciences and biotechnology. The role coordinates project strategy, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement to deliver objective, evidence-informed products.

The position collaborates with experts, sponsors, and National Academies staff, potentially supervising project staff and guiding day-to-day direction to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in life sciences, biotechnology, and related disciplines.
• Strong program and project management skills across budgets, workplans, schedules, and staff.
• Experience in project development, sponsor engagement, and stewardship.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex scientific, technical, and policy information for diverse audiences.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and collaborative skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshops, meetings, and related projects with alignment to objectives, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with study committees, chairs, members, and staff to support informed deliberations.
• Conduct background research and prepare/edit technical summaries and workshop materials.
• Coordinate dissemination activities, websites, social media, and external communications.

Skills

Life sciences & biotechnology

Program & project management

Budgeting & stakeholder engagement

Proposal development & sponsor liaison

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership & staff supervision

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

National Academy of Sciences seeks a Program Officer to manage workshops, consensus studies, and activities in life sciences and biotechnology. The role coordinates project strategy, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement to deliver objective, evidence-informed products.

The position collaborates with experts, sponsors, and National Academies staff, potentially supervising project staff and guiding day-to-day direction to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.