Project Lead Jobs in Cambridge, MA

The Project Manager II will support the planning, coordination, and execution of NeuroGAP/Stanley Global research and implementation activities within the NeuroGAP (Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations) Program and Koenen Lab. Working closely with scientific teams, country leads, and program staff, the role ensures that projects are scientifically rigorous, operationally feasible, and aligned with program priorities and country needs. The position plays a central role in managing research workflows, coordinating participant recruitment and sample tracking, and driving standardization and efficiency across research sites and partners. The role requires international travel of at least 25% per year.

Reporting to the Director, Operations and collaborating closely with scientific, technical, and country leads, the ideal candidate brings a strong background in research and development along with the organizational and strategic skills needed to manage complex, multi-partner neuropsychiatric research projects. This role requires hands-on engagement with scientific processes and operational systems, with a primary focus on project management, coordination, and scientific validation rather than direct bench work.

Key responsibilities

• Project management & country implementation (i.e. site visits, study launch, study monitoring, recruitment progress)
• Serve as the project manager for NeuroGAP program across several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Malawi, etc.
• Coordinate activities, timelines, and deliverables across international teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and efficient execution.
• Ensure appropriate communication with project stakeholders regarding timelines and status, deadlines, data requirements, reporting, logistics and all other project-related issues
• Facilitate project meetings to align the team around goals and communicate blocking issues
• Verify that projects and activities adhere to institutional guidelines with regards to safety and regulatory compliance
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor budgets, reporting requirements, and monitoring and evaluation metrics
• Draft and coordinate competitive grant applications, including developing narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation

Research & development management

• Leverage an research or compliance background to manage research workflows and drive standardization and operational efficiency across projects
• Jointly lead operational optimization efforts, including development of tools, and ensure protocols and sample collection methods are standardized across partners and countries
• Work closely with the scientific team and NeuroGAP program teams to support ongoing neuropsychiatric genetics projects
• Willingness to travel internationally (~25%) to support partner needs and field work

Required Qualifications

• BS with 5+ years of related experience OR Master’s with 3+ years of related experience OR PhD with 0+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder scientific or technical projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in genetics, mental health, and/or public health
• Familiarity with regulatory and/or compliance/ethics
• Strong ability to drive standardization and operational efficiency across distributed teams

The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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