Global Project Manager II

Broad Institute • Cambridge, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager II will support the planning, coordination, and execution of NeuroGAP/Stanley Global research and implementation activities within the NeuroGAP (Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations) Program and Koenen Lab. Working closely with scientific teams, country leads, and program staff, the role ensures that projects are scientifically rigorous, operationally feasible, and aligned with program priorities and country needs. The position plays a central role in managing research workflows, coordinating participant recruitment and sample tracking, and driving standardization and efficiency across research sites and partners. The role requires international travel of at least 25% per year. Reporting to the Director, Operations and collaborating closely with scientific, technical, and country leads, the ideal candidate brings a strong background in research and development along with the organizational and strategic skills needed to manage complex, multi-partner neuropsychiatric research projects. This role requires hands-on engagement with scientific processes and operational systems, with a primary focus on project management, coordination, and scientific validation rather than direct bench work.

Requirements

• BS with 5+ years of related experience OR Master’s with 3+ years of related experience OR PhD with 0+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder scientific or technical projects

Nice To Haves

• Experience in genetics, mental health, and/or public health
• Familiarity with regulatory and/or compliance/ethics
• Strong ability to drive standardization and operational efficiency across distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Project management & country implementation (i.e. site visits, study launch, study monitoring, recruitment progress)
• Serve as the project manager for NeuroGAP program across several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Malawi, etc.
• Coordinate activities, timelines, and deliverables across international teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and efficient execution.
• Ensure appropriate communication with project stakeholders regarding timelines and status, deadlines, data requirements, reporting, logistics and all other project-related issues
• Facilitate project meetings to align the team around goals and communicate blocking issues
• Verify that projects and activities adhere to institutional guidelines with regards to safety and regulatory compliance
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor budgets, reporting requirements, and monitoring and evaluation metrics
• Draft and coordinate competitive grant applications, including developing narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
• Leverage an research or compliance background to manage research workflows and drive standardization and operational efficiency across projects
• Jointly lead operational optimization efforts, including development of tools, and ensure protocols and sample collection methods are standardized across partners and countries
• Work closely with the scientific team and NeuroGAP program teams to support ongoing neuropsychiatric genetics projects

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• at least 13 paid holidays
• winter closure
• paid time off
• parental and family care leave
• an employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level