Scientific Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor scientific planning and evaluation processes for vaccine development programs.
• Plan, develop, and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives to strengthen the research program.
• Develop project-specific plans, timelines, and strategies for executing studies, research, and other projects.
• Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning, implementation, priority setting, task management, monitoring, and status updates.
• Develop and assist in implementing policies and procedures related to scientific programs.
• Perform study design, management, decision-making, workgroup material reviews, and presentations.
• Coordinate and document projects from inception to completion; monitor status, funding, results, and provide progress reports.
• Collaborate on planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs in assigned research areas.
• Collect, analyze, and create scientific program information.
• Plan, initiate, monitor, and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Coordinate workshops and report outcomes.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings, review meetings, and other functions; provide minutes, reports, and analysis.
• Plan, organize, and participate in technical meetings and consultations with diverse experts.
• Evaluate current scientific programs, identify issues, and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze current programs and develop proposals for new initiatives.
• Develop, evaluate, and refine solicitations to elicit high-quality research proposals.
• Collaborate with management to prepare reports on new and ongoing programs.
• Provide analyses of new research proposals (pre- and post-application) regarding scientific strengths, experimental design, technical approaches, and impact.
• Coordinate staff for developing, installing, and maintaining scientific programs.
• Coordinate activities related to development, approvals, and launching of new research funding concepts.
• Analyze policies and procedures; suggest and develop improvements.
• Assist in preparing and developing future strategic plans.
• Prepare and provide educational and training materials to staff to increase program awareness.
• Work with management to develop new initiatives that advance scientific research.
• Evaluate and critique research proposals; use scientific expertise to review grants and interact with potential grantees.
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
• Interact with scientists to overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights on scientific protocols.
• Provide emphasis on GMP manufacturing compliance (21 CFR 210–211) for vaccine development.
• Review and critique proposals, advise investigators, monitor project progress, analyze program effectiveness, and support strategic planning, policy development, and new initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, reports, and cross-functional activities; offer technical guidance on vaccine manufacturing and related research.

Requirements

• Expertise in vaccine development with emphasis on GMP manufacturing compliance (21 CFR 210–211).
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Field of study in Community and Public Health.
• Ability to review and critique proposals, advise investigators, monitor progress, analyze effectiveness, and support strategic planning.
• Strong skills in scientific program management, including planning, evaluation, policy development, and coordination.
• Experience in study design, project management, portfolio analysis, workshop coordination, and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to evaluate programs, develop recommendations, propose new initiatives, and analyze research proposals.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, training materials, and educational resources.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams, management, and scientists.