Scientific Program Manager

3 weeks ago


ROCKVILLE, United States Guidehouse Full time

Job Family:

Scientific Research & Analysis (Digital)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Scientific Program Manager. The Scientific Program Manager will support the overall objectives of the Genomics Research Branch (GRB). GRB supports research in psychiatric genetics, aiming to understand genetic basis of mental illness. Research examples include genome-wide association studies (for rare and/or common variation), whole exome whole genome sequencing, fine-mapping to identify causal variants, admixture mapping to explore population-specific risk factors, copy number variation, functional genomics studies (such as transcriptomics) related to the consequence of genetic variation, epigenetic studies to understand how environmental exposures interact with genes. The role will manage scientific and programmatic activities of assigned GRB portfolio. This is a full-time opportunity located in Rockville, MD.

  • Initiate and maintain communications with grantees and applicants.

  • Track and monitor timelines, milestones, requirements, and deliverables for grant awards to ensure that objectives are met.

  • Develop agendas, coordinate meeting preparation, and capture decisions and action items for internal government meetings and network meetings with investigators.

  • Each Council Round, prepare programmatic notes and record relevant genomic data sharing information for Genomics Branch grant applications.

  • Work with the assigned program officers to evaluate whether the submitted genomics data sharing plan is appropriate.

  • Work with Genomics Research Branch staff on Data Sharing and Management Plans for new applications.

  • Contribute to the reviews and pre-council presentation preparations for Genomics Research Branch applications.

  • Participate in and coordinate with the NINH-wide Genomics Team’s programmatic activities relates to genomics grant applications.

  • Contribute to the writing and editing of NOFOs.

  • Attend review, scientific, in-house, and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.

  • Prepare the Institute’s annual report on program activities; use scientific expertise in health research to identify common themes and cross-cutting science areas.

  • Provide advice and consultation to the staff about policy, programs, communications, and strategic alliance issues.

  • Meet with upper-level management on a regular basis to provide oral reports on the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.

  • Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.

  • Work with staff to edit and revise grant proposals for submission.

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What You Will Need:

  • PhD in Life Sciences or similar discipline.

  • A minimum of TWO (2) years of postdoctoral experience in biotechnology, biotechnology industry, and/or academic with hands-on lab experience.

  • Strong operational and organizational skills, with experience in managing projects and/or reports in a core lab or team setting and working with contract research organizations.

  • Detail oriented, ability to multitask and effectively manage work processes in a team-based environment.

  • Proactive problem solver and self-motivated to drive timelines and deliverables.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Demonstrate expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.



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