Senior Scientific Program Lead - Shared Resources (Remote)

alleninstitute; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 156,850 - 196,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing Science

Diverse and Inclusive Environment

Open Source Commitment

Flexible Work Setting

Job summary

The Senior Scientific Program Manager – Shared Resources at the Allen Institute will drive strategic direction and portfolio development for the new Shared Resources umbrella. You will coordinate with program managers and platform leaders to ensure seamless execution of programmatic goals and foster effective communication with internal and external partners.

Reporting into Shared Resources Leadership, you’ll implement processes for managing internal and external research collaborations, track

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in biology, biomedical science, neuroscience, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years’ progressive relevant post-Ph.D. experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex scientific programs or projects.
• Advanced ability to translate scientific and technical subject matter into concise, clear communications for technical and non-technical leaders and constituents.
• Proficient in the use of program and project management, collaboration management, communication, and dashboard/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Shared Resources Leadership and collaborate across the various Allen Institutes accelerators to advocate for and implement the operational structure of Shared Resources
• Support development and implementation of processes for managing internal and external research collaborations
• Maintain clear and consistent channels of communication and documentation with collaborators and internal stakeholders
• Lead program and project teams to deliver on programmatic and project goals through planning and execution phases, using project management best practices and tools
• Partner with scientific staff to assist with the development of task management systems, and prospective and retrospective reviews
• Support execution of projects in audit‑compliant fashion including contracts, sub‑awardees, budget tracking/variance reporting, prior approval requests, carry forward requests, and agency reporting
• Lead project teams through business relevant processes including goal setting, budgeting (forecasting and monitoring), and progress reporting. Facilitate and support preparations for internal and external program reviews
• Partner with the Scientific Operations director in implementing metrics for tracking the success and impact of projects and programs

Skills

Program management

Project management

Collaboration management

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in biology/biomedical science/neuroscience or related field

5+ years post-Ph.D. experience

Tools

Dashboard/reporting tools

Program/project management tools

Job description

The Senior Scientific Program Manager – Shared Resources at the Allen Institute will drive strategic direction and portfolio development for the new Shared Resources umbrella. You will coordinate with program managers and platform leaders to ensure seamless execution of programmatic goals and foster effective communication with internal and external partners.

Reporting into Shared Resources Leadership, you’ll implement processes for managing internal and external research collaborations, track