The Scripps Research Institute

PROGRAM MANAGER-Chanda Lab

The Scripps Research Institute • $141K — $156K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Biology or related field
  • At least four years of project management or leadership experience
  • Experience managing teams of scientists and engineers
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
  • Strong strategic, analytical, oral, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support the Principal Investigator and program management team in developing and maintaining timelines and resources
  • Attend and document monthly and quarterly meetings
  • Utilize organizational skills to manage project planning and timelines
  • Monitor progress on research projects and report findings
  • Coordinate critical contract activities with administrative colleagues
  • Prepare and submit progress reports to NIAID
  • Build strong cross-department relationships
  • Identify and manage project issues and risks proactively

Benefits

  • Employer contributed retirement plan with no employee contribution required
  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans including multiple medical options
  • Access to flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
  • Free, on-site parking
Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Scripps Research is looking for an experienced program manager to support the program management team with the planning, management, and execution of the CAMPP projects to successfully deliver milestones within timelines and budgets. The position will work closely with scientists and across many laboratories and departments. The association between Calibr and Scripps Research links world-class basic research innovation with patient-centric research initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for a program manager with a passion for science and a strong drive to make an impact.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the PI and the program management team to develop, maintain, and align integrated timelines and resources to meet key milestones and benchmarks for success.
  • Attend monthly and quarterly meetings and issuing summary communications/minutes in a timely manner.
  • Support project planning and timelines using organizational skills and tools, with flexibility to manage multiple priorities
  • Help monitor progress on all research projects and reports back to the program manager
  • Work closely with administrative colleagues to coordinate and manage critical contract activities.
  • Prepare and submit progress reports to NIAID.
  • Build strong relationships across all departments.
  • Proactively identify and manage project issues and risks.
  • Motivate and sustains team alignment and commitment to project goals, plans, responsibilities, deliverables, and schedule.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Doctoral degree in Biology or related field.
  • Minimum of four years' experience in project management and/or leadership, managing scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions to scientific problems.
  • Demonstrated experience working with a diverse set of colleagues, including scientists, engineers, usability researchers, and engagement managers with a variety of backgrounds.
  • Strategic and analytical thinking.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills coupled with effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a hybrid position, onsite one day per week.

COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for this position is $141,00 to $156,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position works in an office environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
  • Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
  • Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
  • Free, on-site parking


The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

About The Scripps Research Institute

The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is a non-profit biomedical research organization that focuses on basic and applied research in the areas of biology, chemistry, and medicine. The institute was founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps and is headquartered in La Jolla, California, with additional campuses in Jupiter, Florida and San Diego, California. TSRI employs over 3,000 scientists, technicians, and administrative staff, and has partnerships with numerous academic and industry organizations. The institute's research has led to the development of new drugs and therapies for a variety of diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer's, and HIV/AIDS.
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