Genomics Research Program Manager - NIH

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking an individual to work as a Genomics Research Program Manager to support the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at the NIH in Rockville, MD. This position will likely support a hybrid work arrangement that may include on-site work (1 day/week) at the NIH in Rockville, MD. This is a long-term contract position which offers: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package Optional health, vision, and dental plans Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan. Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives KEY TASKS (1) Support overall objectives of NIMH Genomics Research Branch to manage scientific and programmatic activities of an assigned portfolio. The Branch supports research in psychiatric genetics, aiming to understand genetic basis of mental illness. Examples include genome-wide association studies (for rare and/or common variation), whole exome & whole genome sequencing, fine-mapping to identify causal variants, admixture mapping to explore population-specific risk factors, copy number variation, functional genomics studies related to the consequence of genetic variation, and epigenetic studies to understand how environmental exposures interact with genes (2) Initiate and maintain communications with grantees and applicants (3) Track and monitor timelines, milestones, requirements, and deliverables for grant awards to ensure that objectives are met. (4) Develop agendas, coordinate meeting preparation, and capture decisions and action items for internal government meetings and network meetings with investigators. (5) For each Council Round, prepare programmatic notes and record relevant genomic data sharing information for Genomics Branch grant applications (6) Work with the assigned program officers to evaluate whether the submitted genomics data sharing plan is appropriate. (7) Work with Genomics Research Branch staff on Data Sharing and Management Plans for new applications (8) Contribute to the reviews and pre-council presentation preparations for Genomics Research Branch applications. (9) Participate in and coordinate with the NINH-wide Genomics Team’s programmatic activities relates to genomics grant applications (10) Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint. (11) Contribute to the writing and editing of Notice of Funding Opportunity (12) Prepare the Institute’s annual report on program activities; use scientific expertise in health research to identify common themes and cross-cutting science areas. KEY REQUIREMENTS (1) Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Genetics, Life Sciences, or closely related discipline (2) Minimum of 2 years of research experience in a biotechnology, industry, and/or academic setting that includes managing human genomics research projects (ideally related to mental illness and CNS disorders) and working with investigators in research organizations. (3) Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance scientific programs in human genomics As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn up to 160 hours of paid time off annually and eleven paid holidays per benefit year. We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community