Vaccine Development Programs Lead

Socket.dev; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH) vaccine development portfolio in Rockville, MD. The role emphasizes scientific and programmatic oversight, with guidance on vaccine manufacturing and related research, ensuring continuity and quality across programs.

The position involves coordinating cross-functional activities, planning and evaluating initiatives, reviewing proposals, and providing strategic input for

Responsibilities

• Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
• Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
• Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
• Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.
• Plan, organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.
• Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Develop, evaluate and refine solicitations designed to elicit high-quality research proposals from the scientific community.
• Provide analyses to program staff of new research proposals, both pre- and post-application, regarding scientific strengths and weaknesses, experimental design, technical approaches, and overall impact.
• Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts.
• Develop, implement and monitor scientific planning and evaluation processes 1
• Plan, develop and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives designed to strengthen and enhance the success of the research program. 2
• Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects. 3
• Implement issues and strategies to enhance successful completion of current projects; prepare conceptual plans and other written products. 4
• Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates. 5
• Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.
• Evaluate and critique research proposals.
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
• Interact with scientists as needed to help overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights or expertise regarding the preparation of scientific protocols.

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH) vaccine development portfolio in Rockville, MD. The role emphasizes scientific and programmatic oversight, with guidance on vaccine manufacturing and related research, ensuring continuity and quality across programs.

The position involves coordinating cross-functional activities, planning and evaluating initiatives, reviewing proposals, and providing strategic input for