PROGRAM MANAGER-Schiffner Lab

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POSITION TITLE: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The laboratory of Torben Schiffner is seeking a highly motivated and talented Program Manager to coordinate Alphavirus immunogen design, validation and testing. The Program Manager will work with scientific project leads in carrying out day-to-day project management functions across a range of vaccine antigen design projects. The Program Manager will utilize their project knowledge to prioritize and manage a complex protein production pipeline. The Program Manager will monitor the delivery of program milestones and support the project in the completion of required grant reporting, working alongside the senior scientific team and Principal Investigator. The Program Manager will create efficiencies for the scientific team through the implementation of and adherence to consistent project/program management processes and procedures. The Program Manager will work closely with researchers at Scripps as well as researchers at other academic research laboratories and collaborating global institutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

This project involves:

• With the scientific teams, work on deadlines in the completion of project and programmatic reporting, including the establishment of scientific workplans and completion of regular reports, as required by funding organizations.
• Schedule and plan agendas for routine and ad-hoc project meetings.
• Maintain notes and actions from project meetings, following up with scientific leads and/or collaborating research institutions to ensure actions are well prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• With the scientific teams, work to establish and document project timelines.
• With the scientific teams, ensure projects are progressing as planned and remain on track.
• Work with a range of internal and external partners to provide subject matter expertise in support of the development and execution of agreements and other legal documentation necessary to enable project delivery.
• With the scientific teams, maintain up-to-date and accessible presentation and overview materials documenting the outputs of funded HIV vaccine projects.
• With the scientific teams, work with the scientific team to liaise with external investigators and collaborators to fulfill internal and external program information requests.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum of four years' experience in project management and/or leadership, managing scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions to scientific problems.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse set of colleagues, including scientists, engineers, usability researchers, and engagement managers with a variety of backgrounds.
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong oral and written communications skills coupled with effective interpersonal and collaboration skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position works in an office environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

LOCATION: La Jolla, California.

COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking.

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.