Scientific Project Manager I/II - Cancer Biology
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Jun 13, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biology, Immunology, Oncology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES-THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING APPROVAL
Specific duties will include:
- Manage multiple projects in coordination with other scientific and project management staff
- Provide scientific and administrative project management support
- Work directly with the NCI Project Manager(s) to ensure the scientific requirements for the project(s) are clear and being converted appropriately at LBR
- Meet requirements from the Project Management Office (PMO) for scheduled updates, including risk factors and finances
- Provide regular written reports detailing progress against tasks and milestones
- Work with Project Management staff to ensure the operational needs of the project are being met
- Draft technical requirements to be included in Statements of Work, New Work Packages, and proposals written in response to NCI task orders
- Utilize scientific expertise to review and approve subcontractor invoices
- Work directly to manage subcontracts to assure project execution
- Develop scientific protocols to be used as a guide for the project workflow
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for intellectual property requirements, CRADAs, MTAs, etc.
- Lead oral presentations and meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Report research data, including presentations and/or scientific publications when needed.
- Maintain a knowledge of the most recent literature and scientific presentations relevant to projects.
- This position will be located in Frederick, Maryland.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This is a dual level requisition. It may be filled at either a Scientific Project Manager I or Scientific Project Manager II.
Basic Qualifications for a Scientific Project Manager I:
- Possession of a PhD in a related field from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education)
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- In addition to the educational requirements, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
Basic Qualifications for a Scientific Project Manager II:
- Possession of a PhD in a related field from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- In addition to the educational requirements, a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
Both levels require:
- Experience with molecular biology assays, next generation sequencing, and cancer biology
- Experience with scientific technical writing and documentation
- Experience with budgeting, cost estimates, and financial projections
- Experience interpreting and/or authoring Statements of Work (SOW)
- Must have exceptional communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with all levels of scientific personnel and administrative staff through written and oral presentations
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize and meet timelines in multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision
- Scientific competency in a field relevant and related to cancer research
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct project management experience
- Regulatory knowledge pertinent to CLIA or FDA guidelines for clinical assays
- Familiarity with patient derived xenograft and pre-clinical drug studies
- Familiarity with clinical trials
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Government contract experience
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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