Scientific Project Manager II/III in Frederick, MD

Description

Scientific Project Manager II/III

Job ID: req1953
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Facility: Frederick: ATRF
Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

 Position Overview:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION         

The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate mission is to provide scientific leadership and laboratory infrastructure to study immune responses to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccines as well as other cancer preventive strategies in the context of clinical and pre-clinical studies.

The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate is looking for a Scientific Project Manager III to support Serological Sciences Network Coordinating Center (SSNCC) projects and operations. As part of a large effort to combat the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, VICD and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),  and other stakeholders are striving to address gaps and unmet needs in serology assay development and standardization, and to gain a solid fundamental knowledge of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, and underlying mechanisms of protection against infection. Core functions of the SSNCC include: establish and manage the operations of the SeroNet Steering Committee (SSC), collaborate with the SSC and the NCI to provide scientific coordination for SeroNet, manage administrative and logistic aspects associated with the accumulation and dissemination of specimens, data, standard operating procedures, and assay performance efforts across the SeroNet, develop and manage subcontracts and services with Capacity Building Centers (CBCs) and other partners and the development and operation of a data infrastructure to support storage, coordination, in network data sharing and public dissemination of SeroNet data.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Scientific Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects across different organizations in coordination with other scientific and project management staff. 
Specific duties will include:

• Work directly with the NCI stakeholders and Program scientific managers and directors to establish priorities, coordinate, organize meeting and schedule meetings
• Manage project progress, monitor schedules, risks and budgets
• Manage software development projects with third party vendors
• Manage curation projects focused on making SeroNet research data publicly available
• Develop and manage an overarching project plan for SSNCC activities
• Provide regular written reports detailing progress against tasks and milestones
• Prepare Statements of Work for subcontracts and participates in the Request for Proposal and Source Evaluation processes
• Prepare technical responses to task orders
• Work directly to manage subcontracts to assure project execution within established timelines and approve subcontractor invoices
• Develop SSNCC Standard Operating Procedures
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for intellectual property requirements, CRADAs, MTAs, collaboration agreements, subcontracts
• Coordinate and maintain scientific meeting schedules with SeroNet stakeholders as needed
• Lead oral presentations and meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare meeting summaries, with detailed action plans and timelines
• Report research data, including presentations and/or scientific publications
• Conduct statistical analyses
• Maintain knowledge of the most recent literature and scientific presentations relevant to projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

This position may be filled with a Scientific Project Manager II/III commensurate with the selected candidates experience. 

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in immunology, virology or a related biomedical field or eight (8) years of related experience.  Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
  • SPM Level II- In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in program/project management
  • SPM Level III- In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program/project management
• Progressively responsible experience must demonstrate increased independence and overall responsibilities for more complex projects at a program/directorate level
• Experience with scientific technical writing and documentation
• Experience budgeting, cost estimates, and financial projections
• Experience interpreting and/or authorizing Statement 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 or related to cancer research
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Regulatory knowledge pertinent to standards GCLP, CLIA, FDA guidelines for clinical assays
• Familiarity with biospecimen processing best practices, and diagnostic assay development and validation
• Experience organizing Investigators Meetings and/or scientific workshops is a must
• Familiarity with diagnostics and clinical trials

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• In-depth understanding of immunology, immune assays, diagnostics, vaccines and clinical research
• Proficiency with project management software tools
• Excellent communications skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix and team-oriented environment
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong organization and multitasking skills

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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