Seattle Children's

Scientific Project Manager I

Seattle Children's  •  $81k - $121k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

The Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) is a Seattle-based non-profit research organization committed to making transformative scientific advances that lead to the prevention, treatment and cures of infectious diseases impacting children and families around the world. We are a cross-disciplinary group using the latest technologies in an interdisciplinary effort to better understand how the body fights infections and diseases. That understanding is being applied against a wide range of infectious diseases, with a focus on the need for effective vaccines and therapeutics against tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV. SCRI’s leadership in the global health community extends to international alliances and partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, universities, research institutes, governments, and public health organizations. We are recruiting a highly motivated project manager to work with the multidisciplinary Coler Lab Team in a highly collaborative, intersectoral environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work with PI, research staff, administrators and key stakeholders to develop project plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Develop project timelines and milestones using Gantt chart features
  • Track and effectively communicate project milestones, deliverables, risks, budget and day-to-day operational aspects of projects
  • Prepare and manage scientific progress reports and PowerPoint presentations
  • Liaise with project stakeholders and external collaborators on an ongoing basis
  • Coordinate transfer of materials between internal and external stakeholders
  • Hold regular status meetings with project teams to include preparing and distributing agendas, data documents, scientific figures and meeting minutes
  • Review project expenses, develop and track budgets, and provide support to finance department and scientific teams on budget management
  • Assist PI and work with Center Business Operations for submission of new grant and contract proposals
  • Work with SCRI legal team members and external partners to draft and execute CDA, MTA, CRADA, Service Agreements and/or other legal contracts central to a project

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences e.g. Biology, Medical Sciences, Molecular Biology or related field.
Minimum 3 years progressively responsible leadership in project and/or program management.
Advanced computer knowledge and experience including proficiency with MS Office and other software.

Required Credentials
N/A.

Preferred

  • PMP certification or project management certificate
  • Familiar with legal agreements and intellectual property rights
  • A scientific background plus experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or global health
  • Three to eight years of experience as a project manager in global health research and development of biotherapeutics or vaccines and within large consortia
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in biology, microbiology or related science field
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to prioritize activities and skilled at getting teams to set and/or meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills including knowledge management, file management, and time management
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to elicit, without formal authority, cooperation from a wide variety of sources and stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization

Compensation Range

$80,715.00 - $121,073.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Seattle Children's

About Seattle Children's

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we are here to do. That’s because at Seattle Children’s, compassionate care, breakthrough research and generous donors come together every day for the children, and the families, who need us.

Over a century later, we continue to fight relentlessly to make sure there’s no such thing as “out of options” and to make sure kids who “didn't have a chance” can have the childhoods they deserve.

At Seattle Children’s, we’re united by a compelling mission: We provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. #HopeCareCure

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Year Founded
1907
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