Scientific Program Manager

Role Overview

• Conduct scientific portfolio analyses to assess program performance, research impact, and alignment with priorities.
• Support the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of highly complex and cross-cutting research programs and initiatives within a portfolio.
• Coordinate activities related to research programs, ensuring alignment with Institute strategic priorities.
• Monitor scientific progress across funded projects and identify emerging opportunities, gaps, and trends in the research landscape.
• Analyze and evaluate research programs, initiatives, and funding mechanisms to inform strategic decision-making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials summarizing portfolio activities, scientific advances, and program outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Institute research priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Support activities related to research priority setting, including environmental scans, scientific analyses, stakeholder engagement, and evidence synthesis.
• Provide recommendations based on scientific trends, emerging discoveries, and unmet research needs.
• Develop content and briefing materials for Federal Advisory Committees, working groups, workshops, and scientific meetings.
• Support the development and management of Public-Private Partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among federal agencies, academic researchers, industry partners, patient advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare scientific summaries, reports, briefing documents, and communications materials to disseminate information.
• Assist with administrative aspects of grant management, including programmatic review and monitoring of funded projects.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to grant applicants, investigators, and award recipients regarding program priorities, funding opportunities, and policies.
• Support the development of funding opportunity announcements and other programmatic initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in neuroscience, neurobiology, neurology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Experience in scientific program management, research administration, portfolio analysis, or related activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing scientific reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with federal advisory committee processes, scientific workshops, and public-private partnerships.
• Experience evaluating research portfolios and developing strategic research initiatives.
• Knowledge of grants management processes and policies.