Scientific Program Manager (51345)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC•Rockville, MD

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide services as a Scientific Program Manager in support of the overall functions of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The contractor will provide expertise and advising for specialized projects requiring custom automation, mechanical engineering. Scientists will manage scientific projects in their domain of expertise to ensure successful completion.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study
Skilled in Agile project management planning, conducting, and executing agile ceremonies
Experience in research conduct and compliance, as well as writing
Demonstrates expertise with SolidWork, OnShape, and Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Analytical, organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols, coordination of large scientific initiatives, designing and developing survey data collection instruments, developing computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases.
Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
Prepare data summaries, manuscripts, professional presentations and patient educational materials.
Spearhead compilation, analysis and organization of scientific, program and related information; and develop and/or lead data analysis/dyadic data analysis.
Oversee all data management activities and development of data files for internal and external use as necessary.
Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.
Plan, organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems related to clinical research protocols.
Provide scientific evaluation and analysis to facilitate management of Programs related to bioinformatics and big data.
Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts.
Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity, develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.
Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g., workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication strategy, assist with report writing/editing, etc.
Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.
Track implementation of the Project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the Project Team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document.
Meet with upper level management on a regular basis to provide oral reports on the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.
Monitor automated robotic systems including coordinating use, maintaining and calibrating hardware, and preparing screening libraries.
Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts.
Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects.
Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
Meet with staff on a regular basis to provide oral reports on the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.
Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.
Perform research in support of strategic planning for the program's research programs and coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts.
Discuss directions and developing areas with leading authorities.
Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative.
Inspect equipment and meet with lab members to present updates.