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Position Objective: The Senior Scientific Program Manager is to provide senior-level scientific and programmatic support for The National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) within the National Institutes of Health. The Senior Scientific Program Manager will provide research and research training activities, including analyzing scientific and program information, coordinating program activities, and developing reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
- Draft and maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, calendars, checklists, and job aids for scientific program and research training activities for Government review and approval.
- Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.
- Develop periodic and special reports and procedures; search records and files, the internet, background materials and precedent references.
- Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts. 1
- Compile and organize scientific and program data and prepare descriptive analyses, dashboards, matrices, reports, briefing materials, and presentations for Government review.
- Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences. 3
- Attend committees and report relevant programmatic and scientific information to Institute leadership.
- Take and compile comprehensive notes and organize and edit content of meeting reports.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of Institute funded extramural research programs.
- Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
- Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g., workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication strategy, assist with report writing/editing, etc.
- Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners. 2
- Provide advice to upper-level management on the latest published research findings and trends.
- Track implementation of the Project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the Project Team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document.
- Prepare scientific and programmatic briefings, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials for
- Government leadership consideration.
- Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects.
- Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
- Analyze program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.
- Complete progress reports; flag potential issues; synthesize and summarize research findings; draft and finalize top line reports and PowerPoint presentations. 4
- Prepare, a variety of routine and special reports on the research goals, current activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning
- efforts.
- Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.
- Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative. 5
- Provide scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support for special projects and emerging priorities of the
- NIMHD Office of the Director, as assigned and within the scope of the task order.
- Conduct background research and compile, organize, analyze, and synthesize scientific and programmatic information needed to support assigned special projects and emerging priorities.
- Develop draft briefings, reports, analyses, presentations, meeting materials, trackers, summaries, and other work products associated with assigned special projects for Government review.
- Coordinate schedules, milestones, action items, deliverables, and supporting activities for assigned special projects and provide status updates to designated Government personnel.
- Support special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, working groups, and other activities associated with assigned NIMHD Office of the Director priorities.
- Respond to time-sensitive special-project and emerging-priority assignments within established timelines.
- Contractor activities under this functional area shall be limited to scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support. Final scientific, programmatic, funding, policy, acquisition, approval, clearance, and other Government decisions shall be made by authorized Government officials.
- Compile Government-provided grant and program information and prepare factual, source-based summaries and supporting materials for Government review; contractor personnel shall not score applications, assess scientific merit, recommend funding, or participate in
- Government funding decisions.
- Scientific Program Activity and Status Report
- Summary of activities completed, current assignments, upcoming milestones, outstanding actions, dependencies, risks/issues, and items requiring Government attention.
- Scientific and Program Analysis Products
- Data summaries, analyses, matrices, dashboards, literature/research summaries, reports, and other analytical products prepared from authorized sources for Government review.
- Meeting and Briefing Support Packages
- Draft agendas, briefing materials, presentations, factual summaries, background materials, participant information, action-item tracking, and follow-up documentation for supported scientific, program, training, leadership, and stakeholder meetings.
- Research Training and Program Support Products Program data summaries, application/workflow tracking, calendars, checklists, process maps, SOPs/ job aids, FAQs, and other administrative or analytical materials supporting research training and related scientific programs.
- Communications and Technical Content Products
- Draft reports, summaries, presentations, web content, newsletters/listserv content, stakeholder communications, and other scientific or programmatic materials for Government review and approval.
- Program and Project Tracking Products
- Current trackers documenting assignments, milestones, due dates, dependencies, status, risks, and follow-up actions for assigned activities and projects.
- Transition and Continuity Package Organized electronic files, current status of active assignments, outstanding actions, key deadlines, reference materials, and transition notes sufficient to support continuity of operations.
- Special Projects and Emerging Priorities Products
- Briefings, analyses, reports, presentations, meeting materials, trackers, summaries, project plans, and other in-scope work products required to support assigned NIMHD Office of the Director special projects and emerging priorities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in biomedical biological, health, or scientific field
- Experience in workshop and conference planning, website content development, portfolio analysis, project management, plain language, and data analysis
- Experience in federal biomedical research program management and scientific program analysis and coordination
- Skilled in gap analysis, manuscripts, scientific, grants, and writing
- Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism and federal biomedical research grants and programs
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Excel, and collaborative productivity tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree is preferred
- Experience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Objective: The Senior Scientific Program Manager is to provide senior-level scientific and programmatic support for The National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) within the National Institutes of Health. The Senior Scientific Program Manager will provide research and research training activities, including analyzing scientific and program information, coordinating program activities, and developing reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
- Draft and maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, calendars, checklists, and job aids for scientific program and research training activities for Government review and approval.
- Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.
- Develop periodic and special reports and procedures; search records and files, the internet, background materials and precedent references.
- Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts. 1
- Compile and organize scientific and program data and prepare descriptive analyses, dashboards, matrices, reports, briefing materials, and presentations for Government review.
- Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences. 3
- Attend committees and report relevant programmatic and scientific information to Institute leadership.
- Take and compile comprehensive notes and organize and edit content of meeting reports.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of Institute funded extramural research programs.
- Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
- Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g., workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication strategy, assist with report writing/editing, etc.
- Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners. 2
- Provide advice to upper-level management on the latest published research findings and trends.
- Track implementation of the Project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the Project Team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document.
- Prepare scientific and programmatic briefings, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials for
- Government leadership consideration.
- Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects.
- Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
- Analyze program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.
- Complete progress reports; flag potential issues; synthesize and summarize research findings; draft and finalize top line reports and PowerPoint presentations. 4
- Prepare, a variety of routine and special reports on the research goals, current activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning
- efforts.
- Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.
- Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative. 5
- Provide scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support for special projects and emerging priorities of the
- NIMHD Office of the Director, as assigned and within the scope of the task order.
- Conduct background research and compile, organize, analyze, and synthesize scientific and programmatic information needed to support assigned special projects and emerging priorities.
- Develop draft briefings, reports, analyses, presentations, meeting materials, trackers, summaries, and other work products associated with assigned special projects for Government review.
- Coordinate schedules, milestones, action items, deliverables, and supporting activities for assigned special projects and provide status updates to designated Government personnel.
- Support special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, working groups, and other activities associated with assigned NIMHD Office of the Director priorities.
- Respond to time-sensitive special-project and emerging-priority assignments within established timelines.
- Contractor activities under this functional area shall be limited to scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support. Final scientific, programmatic, funding, policy, acquisition, approval, clearance, and other Government decisions shall be made by authorized Government officials.
- Compile Government-provided grant and program information and prepare factual, source-based summaries and supporting materials for Government review; contractor personnel shall not score applications, assess scientific merit, recommend funding, or participate in
- Government funding decisions.
- Scientific Program Activity and Status Report
- Summary of activities completed, current assignments, upcoming milestones, outstanding actions, dependencies, risks/issues, and items requiring Government attention.
- Scientific and Program Analysis Products
- Data summaries, analyses, matrices, dashboards, literature/research summaries, reports, and other analytical products prepared from authorized sources for Government review.
- Meeting and Briefing Support Packages
- Draft agendas, briefing materials, presentations, factual summaries, background materials, participant information, action-item tracking, and follow-up documentation for supported scientific, program, training, leadership, and stakeholder meetings.
- Research Training and Program Support Products Program data summaries, application/workflow tracking, calendars, checklists, process maps, SOPs/ job aids, FAQs, and other administrative or analytical materials supporting research training and related scientific programs.
- Communications and Technical Content Products
- Draft reports, summaries, presentations, web content, newsletters/listserv content, stakeholder communications, and other scientific or programmatic materials for Government review and approval.
- Program and Project Tracking Products
- Current trackers documenting assignments, milestones, due dates, dependencies, status, risks, and follow-up actions for assigned activities and projects.
- Transition and Continuity Package Organized electronic files, current status of active assignments, outstanding actions, key deadlines, reference materials, and transition notes sufficient to support continuity of operations.
- Special Projects and Emerging Priorities Products
- Briefings, analyses, reports, presentations, meeting materials, trackers, summaries, project plans, and other in-scope work products required to support assigned NIMHD Office of the Director special projects and emerging priorities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in biomedical biological, health, or scientific field
- Experience in workshop and conference planning, website content development, portfolio analysis, project management, plain language, and data analysis
- Experience in federal biomedical research program management and scientific program analysis and coordination
- Skilled in gap analysis, manuscripts, scientific, grants, and writing
- Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism and federal biomedical research grants and programs
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Excel, and collaborative productivity tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree is preferred
- Experience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scientific manager jobs.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field
- Demonstrated experience managing scientific or laboratory staff and project timelines
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and data analysis platforms
- Familiarity with GLP, GMP, or GCP regulatory compliance frameworks
- Experience developing and monitoring departmental budgets and resource allocation
- Strong scientific writing skills for protocols, SOPs, and technical reports
Tips for Your Scientific Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab scale
Scientific manager roles demand evidence of managing both people and scientific output. Quantify team size, budget oversight, and project throughput on your resume. Generic research accomplishments without management context read as individual contributor experience, not leadership.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Hiring panels for scientific managers look for candidates who have worked across R&D, regulatory, and operations teams. Name the functions you coordinated with and the outcomes those collaborations produced. Siloed lab experience without cross-team work is a common gap in applications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scientific manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your specialization to the posting
A scientific manager posting in a clinical-stage biotech reads differently from one at an environmental testing lab. Reframe your experience to mirror the specific scientific domain in each posting, using their terminology for assays, workflows, or compliance frameworks rather than your previous employer's.
Prepare for a technical panel plus a leadership interview
Most scientific manager interview processes include both a scientific deep-dive and a behavioral round focused on conflict resolution, mentoring, and prioritization under resource constraints. Prepare distinct story sets for each, since the same example rarely serves both audiences well.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify headcount authority, budget responsibility, and whether the role has a path to director-level oversight. Scientific managers who negotiate only pay often find the role's actual decision-making authority narrower than the job description implied.
Scientific Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scientific managers?
The most active employers for scientific managers right now are Accenture, ALLEN INSTITUTE, and Axle, and the most openings are in California, Maryland, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in pharmaceutical and biotech organizations with active research pipelines.
How many scientific manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of scientific manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on data management, regulatory affairs, and scientific program coordination are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions requiring direct laboratory oversight are typically on-site.
How do you become a scientific manager?
Most scientific managers move into the role after several years as a staff or senior scientist, typically by taking on informal leadership responsibilities such as mentoring junior researchers or leading a project team. Formalizing that experience, earning management exposure through cross-functional projects, and developing budgeting and planning skills are the clearest steps toward a first management title in a scientific setting.
Can you get hired as a scientific manager without prior management experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with strong technical depth who have led projects, trained colleagues, or coordinated multi-team studies, even without a formal management title. Framing your resume around oversight, delegation, and outcome accountability rather than individual contributions helps close the gap. Smaller organizations and startups are more likely to hire first-time managers than large enterprise research divisions.
What does the scientific manager interview process look like?
Most scientific manager processes include a recruiter screen, a technical interview assessing your domain knowledge and familiarity with relevant methodologies, and a behavioral round focused on how you handle team performance issues, competing priorities, and cross-functional communication. Final-stage candidates often present a case study or give a research overview to a panel of peers and senior leaders.
Where can I find and apply to scientific manager jobs?
You can find and apply to scientific manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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