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MBL Technologies

Scientific Program Manager

MBL Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Scientific Program Manager

Washington, D.C.

MBL Technologies

is seeking a

Scientific Program Manager

to support The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in Washington, D.C.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. The Institute creates and supports a robust, collaborative research infrastructure in partnership with private and public organizations, including academic institutions, industry, and other government agencies. The Institute collaborates with patients, families, health care professionals, scientists, professional societies, patient advocacy groups, community organizations, international organizations, and the media to promote the application of research results and leverage resources to address public health needs and reduce the burden of heart, lung, and blood diseases worldwide.

This position is primarily remote, but may require some occasional on-site attendance in the DMV area. Candidates must be local to the DMV area.

Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate daily activities and deliverables of the assigned program(s) and manage relationships with scientific program leads and key program stakeholders. Develop project charters, plans, and schedules. Support senior-level working groups and meetings, including agenda setting, meeting minute capture, action item tracking, coordination, logistics, and materials preparation. Monitor program schedules and budgets, as well as other activities related to the program. Develop monthly status reports with metrics and analysis to support forward-looking decision-making based on data; coordinate with other entities to ensure status reporting requirements are met. Monitor and evaluate program activities to determine effectiveness and make recommendations for changes and/or improvements when necessary. Also includes project coordinator and project manager responsibilities. Required Qualifications:

This role requires a bachelor's degree in an applicable field (e.g., science-related or public health-related field). A master's degree or doctorate degree is preferred. Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required. Minimum of 15 years of demonstrable experience in managing and executing projects of a scientific nature, ensuring they met all scope, schedule, resource, and quality expectations through the entire project lifecycle. Minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience in developing project management processes, tools, and templates to strengthen an organization's project management approach. Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in serving as a team lead / project lead for a project management team. Desired Qualifications:

Prior National Institute of Health (NIH) or Health and Human Services (HHS) support is highly desired, but not required. Master's degree in an applicable field (e.g., science, public health, business or project management). Operational Program / Project management experience for a federal agency is strongly preferred. Experience with OTA preferred. Other Qualifications:

Must be U.S. Citizen. Must be able to successfully complete NIH Background Investigation. Must be local to the DMV area and willing to go onsite as needed.