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How much do remote science project management jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote science project management in Seattle, WA is $92,495.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $116,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote science project management?

Remote science project management involves overseeing and coordinating scientific research projects from a location outside of the traditional office or laboratory setting. This role includes planning, organizing, and monitoring project progress, managing teams, ensuring deadlines are met, and facilitating communication among researchers and stakeholders using digital tools. Remote science project managers must be adept at virtual collaboration, project tracking, and problem-solving to ensure the successful completion of scientific objectives. This role is increasingly common as organizations adopt flexible and distributed work models.

How does a remote science project manager effectively coordinate with distributed research teams and stakeholders?

Remote science project managers typically rely on a combination of virtual collaboration tools, regular video meetings, and detailed project management software to keep all team members aligned. They spend a significant portion of their time facilitating communication among scientists, engineers, and external partners, ensuring that everyone stays updated on project milestones and deliverables. It’s common to face challenges like different time zones, varied work cultures, and ensuring data security, but establishing clear communication protocols and regular check-ins can help overcome these hurdles. Building strong relationships remotely and proactively addressing potential roadblocks are key to project success in this setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote science project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Science Project Manager, you need a solid background in scientific research or engineering, project management experience, and often a relevant degree such as a STEM or Project Management qualification. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project, as well as proficiency in virtual collaboration platforms, is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are crucial for coordinating remote teams and managing complex timelines. These abilities ensure that scientific projects are completed efficiently, on time, and with effective collaboration across distributed teams.

What is the difference between Remote Science Project Management vs Remote Research Coordinator?

AspectRemote Science Project ManagementRemote Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsScience or related degree, project management certifications (e.g., PMP)Science or related degree, research-specific certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees projects, manages teams remotely, collaborates with scientists and stakeholdersCoordinates research activities, manages data collection, communicates with research teams remotely
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech, pharma, universitiesResearch institutions, labs, academic settings

Remote Science Project Management focuses on overseeing scientific projects, managing teams, and ensuring project goals are met. Remote Research Coordinators handle research activities, data management, and support research teams. Both roles require scientific backgrounds but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Science Project Management job openings in Seattle, WA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 51% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 46% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,495 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Scientific Project and Alliance Manager - Brain Health

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

Allen Institute
Scientific Research and Development Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Allen Instituteexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the Project Manager to ensure the successful execution of project deliverables in partnership with scientific co-leads.

  • Support cross-functional teams throughout the project life cycle, including planning, execution, and monitoring of milestones.

  • Plan, organize, and facilitate internal and external project meetings, and maintain project deliverables and timelines.

Job description

Scientific Project and Alliance Manager – Brain Health

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

The goal of the Brain Health accelerator is to revolutionize the treatment of brain diseases by creating the first dual-use molecular tools that can not only reveal information about the diversity of cells in the human brain but also be used to target novel treatments to specific types of cells.

The Scientific Project and Alliance Manager will report to the Senior Director of Scientific Program Management and will support projects for the new Brain Health accelerator.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.

We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Essential Functions

  • In partnership with scientific co-leads for one to several projects, serve as the Project Manager to ensure the successful execution of project deliverables
  • Support cross-functional teams throughout the project life cycle (planning and execution)
  • Plan and organize internal and external project meetings with clear agendas, expected outcomes, and follow-up on project-related actions
  • Plan and organize virtual and face-to-face meetings with external collaborators
  • Create, maintain, and disseminate project deliverables and timelines, using project management best practices and tools
  • Contribute to fiscal management of the project, including budget planning, resource forecasting, expenditure monitoring
  • Implement communication plans to promote effective dialogue among all team members
  • Ensure appropriate communication with all project stakeholders regarding timelines and status, deadlines, data requirements, and other project-related matters
  • Keep project milestones/deliverables on track, monitoring and identifying at-risk deliverables
  • Transparently communicate issues, and work with team members to identify options and implement mitigation strategies
  • Facilitate and support preparation for internal and external project reviews
  • Partner with scientific staff to develop competitive external funding applications (Federal and Private), including applications of significant complexity (multiple parties and administrative coordination). Ensure that Grants Management best practices are followed
  • Support post-award execution of externally funded efforts in audit-compliant fashion including contracts, sub-awardees, budget tracking/variance reporting, prior approval requests, carry forward requests and agency reporting

*Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. *

Required Education and Experience

  • PhD in biological sciences, with a strong preference towards neuroscience domain knowledge; or an equivalent combination of degree and experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of project management experience in a scientific or technical environment
  • Proficient in the use of project management, collaboration management and efficiency software tools and best practices
  • Experience with fiscal management of projects

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Prefer 5 years of experience for Ph.D. degree holders and 6-10 years of experience for M.S. degree holders
  • Formal Project Management training and PMP certification is desirable
  • Experience planning, coordinating and launching new projects
  • A strong understanding of cell type characterization technologies (such as transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, morphology, anatomical tracing, and electrophysiology) is a plus
  • Results-oriented with a passion for delivering successful projects, with a proven track record of increasing team’s velocity and effectiveness
  • Detail-focused and organized, with an understanding that communication and transparency are critical to achieving success
  • A collaborative leader with strong communication and collaboration skills; able to navigate challenging group dynamics with consensus-building skills, and to work effectively across scientific, technical and business interfaces
  • Able to set expectations (vertically and horizontally) and hold individuals and teams accountable
  • Advanced ability to translate scientific and technical subject matter into concise, clear communications that are understood by technical and non-technical leaders and constituents

Physical Demands

  • Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  • This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.

Travel

  • Occasional attendance and participation in national and international conferences as well as travel to collaborator sites may be required

Additional Comments

  • Please attach a cover letter with your application
  • Please note, this opportunity offers relocation assistance
  • Please note, this opportunity does not provide visa sponsorship

Annualized Salary Range

$119,650 - $149,550*

* Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities