Hiring: Senior Program Manager, Scientist Company: The Jackson Laboratory Location: Bar Harbor, ME Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:05:04 Target Skills & Keywords : Asana, GCP, Program Management, Project Management, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •5 years of experience in a research environment, with at least 2 years in a program management or research administration capacity. •At least 2 years in a program management or research administration capacity. Required Skills: •Portfolio & Program Management •Lead and coordinate a portfolio of concurrent research programs spanning multiple principal investigators, timelines, and funding mechanisms. •Develop, implement, and maintain program management tools including project plans, milestone trackers, risk registers, and dashboards. •Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability across scientific and administrative stakeholders. •Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and interdependencies that may affect program timelines or scientific deliverables. •Support strategic planning efforts, including program prioritization, resource allocation, and go/no-go decision frameworks. •Serve as the program-level point of contact for large NIH grants (e.g., R01, P01, U01, U54, RM1), coordinating all administrative and scientific reporting requirements. •Prepare, compile, and submit annual Progress Reports (RPPRs), non-competing renewals, supplements, and other required NIH correspondence. Qualifications: •Master’s Degree required, but strong preference for a Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or a closely related biomedical science field. •Minimum of 5 years of experience in a research environment, with at least 2 years in a program management or research administration capacity. •Demonstrated expertise in mouse genetics, including design and interpretation of genetic mouse models. •Direct experience with NIH grant mechanisms and administration, including preparation of RPPRs, competitive renewals, and budget management. •Proven track record as a scientific writer with experience authoring or co-authoring NIH grant applications and/or peer-reviewed publications. •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously under competing deadlines. •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse teams of scientists, clinicians, and administrators. •Operational familiarity with NIH eRA Commons, Grants.gov, and related submission platforms. •Prior experience managing multi-site or consortium grants (e.g., P01, U54, U19). •Knowledge of GLP/GCP principles and preclinical regulatory frameworks. Compensation: •$106,000 - $153,729 / year •6 years Pay Range: $106,000 - $153,729, salary is determined by experience Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!