Scientific Program Manager

Scientific Program Manager Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences University of California, San Francisco Independently oversees the PReDiCTR-TB Consortium research program's programmatic and operational activities and represents the program to the other consortium members and outside organizations. In coordination with the Administrative Group lead, oversees all administrative operations, finance, and facilities for the program. Designs and develops major program components, and administers the full range of the program's operational requirements. Works with the PIs and the research team leads to formulate short-term planning and procedures. Develops and organizes programmatic meetings, conferences and other consortium meetings. Works under direction of Principal Investigator and the Administrative Group lead to establish agenda, funding, and objectives. The Savic Lab at the University of California, San Francisco, is looking for a Scientific Program Manager to facilitate the coordination of a large collaborative scientific initiative. As the PReDiCTR-TB Consortium Program Manager you will work closely with the Administrative Group Lead, project PIs, and the consortium scientific leadership. You will play a key role in managing and coordinating this multi-PI research grant; facilitating communication among the multiple stakeholders; tracking project deadlines, aims, and budgets; and driving projects through to completion. You may also play a central role in preparing research manuscripts for publication, additional grant proposals involving the PIs, progress reports to the NIH, and more. You will be encouraged to provide scientific input, though you will not be directly engaged in lab research. You will be the right hand for a dynamic team of scientists, researchers, drug developers, sponsors, and other key stakeholders to put together mathematical models to predict clinical outcomes and enable the early and accurate selection of the most promising new TB treatment regimens to move into clinical trials. You should be an accomplished science writer, independent self-starter, creative problem solver, and a hard worker willing to put in long hours when necessary. Some travel may be required. Finally, all UCSF employees are obligated to meet the highest standards with respect to accuracy, conflict of interest, intellectual property rights, slander, confidentiality and respect for information sources and readers. Areas of specialization and responsibilities include: Directs and administers an independent program with complete responsibility for administrative and programmatic activities. Partners with research teams and senior consortium leadership to effectively drive projects through completion. Identifies and defines inter-dependencies amongst scientific projects and cores. Participates and implements general management processes and policies. Fosters collaborations within the existing consortium. Coordinates data management, resource allocation, and training. Engages in long-term strategic planning, especially for grant renewal. Simultaneously manages and tracks multiple deadlines. Ensures project team and center-wide meetings have a clear agenda. Identifies and pursues funding opportunities. Participates in advanced program budgeting and accounting processes. Assesses program's effectiveness and recommends changes. Uses appropriate project management tools. Ensures adherence to project scope. Assesses research program outcomes and impact. Serves on committees representing the program. Manages financial and HR resources. Helps build the project management function. Allocates expenses to appropriate funds. Interfaces with legal and finance departments. Facilitates communication among multiple stakeholders. Coordinates for proposals, documents, and meetings. Ensures that all research labs adhere to relevant regulations. Assists in developing research and provides public relations support. Responsible for scientific writing, review, and editing. Identifies public grant opportunities and coordinates stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in NIH funded and/or biomedical research projects. Demonstrated ability writing peer-review manuscripts. Demonstrated experience in collaborative research projects. Demonstrated familiarity with the NIH grant proposal and progress report process. Demonstrated experience to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs. Advanced oral and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and quickly prioritize work assignments. Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.). Candidate's CV must state required qualifications (or if pending) upon submission. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in decision and management sciences (MBA, MS, etc.) and/or equivalent experience/training. Project Management Certification. Experience as a project/program lead. Experience leading a multi-PI collaborative research project. Authorship in peer-reviewed manuscripts. Advanced knowledge of administrative and budgetary principles. Familiarity with biomedical research in infectious diseases. Experience with data science and pharmacometrics. Please apply online at

https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05367 , with a CV, cover letter, and three references. See

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for the salary range for this position. The salary range for this position is $90,200-$240,000. Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications. Cover Letter Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only) As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr