Scientific Program Manager

Axle

Rockville, MD

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

(ID: 2024-5260)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits:

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Scientific Program Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), Autoimmunology and Mucosal Immunology Branch (AMIB).

Technical Requirements:

Work actively with AMIB Program Officers to support their acquisition and development of critical job skills, including:
- Navigation of NIH and NIAID information systems (QVR, PMM, NPARS, GARD, RTMS, etc.).
- Advise investigators on review outcomes, NIAID policies, overcoming obstacles and developing career-sustaining research programs.
- Review of applications and preparation of checklists for payment of new grants and noncompeting renewals.
- Development of initiatives to meet emerging needs.
- Handle special considerations (foreign grants, human subjects research and compliance, administrative supplements, appeals of review, etc.).
Work cooperatively with AMIB Program Officers in selection of applications to be nominated for selective payment, bridge funding, and MERIT awards and on development of justifications and presentations to Council.
Coordinate program staff responses to periodic divisional requests such as scientific advances, topics for Council open sessions, and nominations of new members to Council.
Participate in AMIB, DAIT and NIAID regular and ad hoc staff meetings and meetings with visiting scientists or other NIAID visitors.
Maintain individual areas of scientific expertise through literature study and seminar attendance.
Provide expert opinion on scientific questions in the fields of autoimmune diseases, immune tolerance, inborn errors of immunity or other immune-mediated DAIT projects.

Specific Qualifications:

PhD degree is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
Prior experience as a Program Officer with responsibility for autoimmunity or mucosal immunology is required.

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.