Scientific Project and Alliance Manager – Allen Institute for Brain Science
The mission of the Allen Institute is to understand the principles that govern life, and to advance health. Our creative and multi-dimensional teams focus on answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience. We accelerate foundational research, catalyze bold ideas, develop tools and models, and openly share our science to make a broad, transformational impact on the world.
The mission of the Allen Institute for Brain Science is to accelerate the understanding of how the human brain works in health and disease. Using a big science approach, we generate useful public resources, drive technological and analytical advances, and discover fundamental brain properties. Built on the foundational knowledge of brain cell types, the mission of the Allen Institute for Brain Science is to conduct a series of large-scale projects designed to create “CAP” (Complete, Accurate, Permanent) datasets and experimental tools; gain fundamental knowledge in the development, evolution, connectivity and function of brain cell types; move towards a better understanding of mammalian brain function in healthy and diseased conditions; and disseminate the data, knowledge and tools broadly with the community, to accelerate research across the neuroscience field.
This position, reporting to the Director of Scientific Program Management, will support planning and launch of a new proteomics initiative for the Allen Institute for Brain Science.
The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Essential Functions
In partnership with scientific co-leads for one to a few projects, serve as the Project Manager to ensure the successful execution of project deliverables
Support cross-functional teams throughout the project life cycle (planning and execution)
Plan and organize internal and external project meetings with clear agendas, expected outcomes, and follow-up on project-related actions
Plan and organize virtual and face-to-face meetings with external collaborators
Create, maintain, and disseminate project deliverables and timelines, using project management best practices and tools
Contribute to fiscal management of the project, including budget planning, resource forecasting, expenditure monitoring
Implement communication plans to promote effective dialogue among all team members
Ensure appropriate communication with all project stakeholders regarding timelines and status, deadlines, data requirements, and other project-related matters
Keep project milestones/deliverables on track, monitoring and identifying at-risk deliverables
Transparently communicate issues, and work with team members to identify options and implement mitigation strategies
Facilitate and support preparation for internal and external project reviews
Partner with scientific staff to develop competitive external funding applications (Federal and Private), including applications of significant complexity (multiple parties and administrative coordination).
Ensure that Grants Management best practices are followed
Support post-award execution of externally funded efforts in audit-compliant fashion including contracts, sub-awardees, budget tracking/variance reporting, prior approval requests, carry forward requests and agency reporting
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Required Education And Experience
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in biological sciences, with a strong preference towards Neuroscience domain knowledge; or an equivalent combination of degree and experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Manager, beyond an academic research/post-doctoral setting for a Ph.D. degree holder and minimum of 5 years of experience for M.S. degree holder
Proficient in the use of project management, collaboration management and efficiency software tools and best practices
Experience with fiscal management of projects
Preferred Education And Experience
Prefer 5 years of experience for Ph.D. degree holders and 6-10 years of experience for M.S. degree holders
Formal Project Management training and PMP certification is desirable
Experience planning, coordinating and launching a new initiative
A strong understanding of cell type characterization technologies (such as transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, morphology, anatomical tracing, and electrophysiology) is a plus along with familiarity with scalable proteomics technologies
Results-oriented with a passion for delivering successful projects, with a proven track record of increasing team’s velocity and effectiveness
Detail-focused and organized, with an understanding that communication and transparency are critical to achieving success
A collaborative leader with strong communication and collaboration skills; able to navigate challenging group dynamics with consensus-building skills, and to work effectively across scientific, technical and business interfaces
Able to set expectations (vertically and horizontally) and hold individuals and teams accountable
Advanced ability to translate scientific and technical subject matter into concise, clear communications that are understood by technical and non-technical leaders and constituents
Physical Demands
Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment
Stooping, bending, crouching
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State
Travel
Possible travel to collaborator sites
Possible travel to national or international conferences
Additional Comments
Please note, this opportunity offersrelocation assistance
Please note, this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship
Annualized Salary Range
$108,350 - $144,450 *
Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits .
It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Non-profit Organizations, Research Services, and Biotechnology Research
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