Impactful Science Program Manager | Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan

Health and Welfare plans including 3+医

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and sick leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support CAMPP projects by planning, managing, and executing milestones within timelines and budgets. The role collaborates with scientists across laboratories and departments, bridging foundational research with translational initiatives.

Ideal candidate has a PhD in Biology or related field and at least four years in project management/leadership, with strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biology or related field.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in project management and/or leadership, managing scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions to scientific problems.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse set of colleagues, including scientists, engineers, usability researchers, and engagement managers with a variety of backgrounds.
• 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

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Scripps Research is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support CAMPP projects by planning, managing, and executing milestones within timelines and budgets. The role collaborates with scientists across laboratories and departments, bridging foundational research with translational initiatives.

Ideal candidate has a PhD in Biology or related field and at least four years in project management/leadership, with strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.