Senior Scientific Review Lead – Remote

Knowesis; Maryland; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD & LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a Lead Scientific Review Manager to provide enterprise-level scientific leadership for the BRAES program. This senior role oversees peer review across BRAES, mentors SRMs, and ensures adherence to evaluation standards while coordinating with Government stakeholders.

The position requires a doctoral degree and proven leadership in complex, matrixed environments, with strong communication and client-engagement skills for national-level programs.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical/clinical sciences.
• Progressively responsible experience in scientific peer review or related field.
• Experience leading professionals in a matrixed environment.
• Experience overseeing multiple peer review programs or portfolios.
• Knowledge of peer review processes, panel composition, reviewer qualifications, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and quality requirements.
• Strong leadership and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and oversight of BRAES peer review activities.
• Lead and mentor Scientific Review Managers across Task Orders.
• Ensure consistent peer review policies, criteria, conflicts of interest, and quality standards.
• Monitor workload, capacity, schedules, and performance; address staffing needs.
• Offer senior guidance on complex peer review issues.
• Track peer review quality and identify trends and risks.
• Lead process improvement and standardization for peer review.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, guidance, and training for peer review.
• Serve as senior scientific resource to Government stakeholders on peer review matters.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Relationship management

Govt./Client engagement

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Knowesis is seeking a Lead Scientific Review Manager to provide enterprise-level scientific leadership for the BRAES program. This senior role oversees peer review across BRAES, mentors SRMs, and ensures adherence to evaluation standards while coordinating with Government stakeholders.

The position requires a doctoral degree and proven leadership in complex, matrixed environments, with strong communication and client-engagement skills for national-level programs.