Scientific Program Manager, Metabolic Biology & Immunology

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,050 - 171,250; Full time

Job summary

The Allen Institute in Seattle, WA invites applications for a Scientific Program Manager within the Integrated Metabolic Biology (IMB) initiative. You will manage multiple collaborative projects, coordinate with scientific leadership, and drive programmatic strategy across the institute.

Applicants should have a PhD in biochemistry or related field, 3+ years in program management, and experience with budgets, external funding, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular/cell biology or related field.
• 3 years of professional project or program management experience.
• Experience with project management, collaboration management, communication, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IMB program goals and drive cross-team collaborations.
• Plan annual goals and manage program portfolios with leadership.
• Coordinate and support project goals using best practices and tools.
• Create and share program deliverables, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Lead meetings with clear agendas and track outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and funding applications.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and sub-award management.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Communications, and leadership.
• Ensure IP considerations are understood and contract obligations met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in biochemistry, molecular/cell biology or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

The Allen Institute in Seattle, WA invites applications for a Scientific Program Manager within the Integrated Metabolic Biology (IMB) initiative. You will manage multiple collaborative projects, coordinate with scientific leadership, and drive programmatic strategy across the institute.

Applicants should have a PhD in biochemistry or related field, 3+ years in program management, and experience with budgets, external funding, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.