Project Manager I- Sentinel Program
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
43555
Job Family
Research
Date published
01/12/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$83000.00/yr - $116333.00/yr
Description & Requirements
Project Manager 1 - Sentinel Diagnostics
The Diagnostics Project Manager will support the planning coordination and execution of diagnostic research and implementation activities within the Sentinel Program and Sabeti Lab. Working closely with scientific teams country leads and program staff the role ensures that diagnostic projects are scientifically rigorous operationally feasible and aligned with program priorities and country needs. The position plays a central role in managing research workflows coordinating assay development and validation efforts and driving standardization and efficiency across diagnostic technologies and partners.
Reporting to the Sentinel Program Manager and collaborating closely with scientific technical and country leads the ideal candidate brings a strong background in research and development along with the organizational and strategic skills needed to manage complex multi-partner diagnostic efforts. This role requires hands-on engagement with scientific processes and operational systems with a primary focus on project management coordination and scientific validation rather than direct bench work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project management & country implementation
- Serve as the project manager for Sentinel detect implementation across several countries.
- Coordinate activities timelines and deliverables across international teams ensuring alignment with program goals and efficient execution.
- Ensure appropriate communication with project stakeholders regarding timelines and status deadlines data requirements reporting logistics and all other project-related issues
- Facilitate project meetings to align the team around goals and communicate blocking issues
- Verify that projects and activities adhere to institutional guidelines with regards to safety and regulatory compliance
- Develop and maintain systems to monitor budgets reporting requirements and monitoring and evaluation metrics
- Draft and coordinate competitive grant applications including developing narratives budgets and supporting documentation
Research & development management
- Leverage an R&D background to manage research workflows and drive standardization and operational efficiency across projects
- Jointly lead operational optimization efforts including development of tools and ensure protocols and assay components are standardized across partners and countries
- Work closely with the scientific team and Sentinel program teams to support ongoing diagnostic projects focused around viral diagnostics
- Willingness to travel internationally (25%) to support partner needs and field work
Required Qualifications:
- BS with 5 years of related experience OR Masters with 2 years of related experience OR PhD with 0 years of related experience
- Experience in molecular biology biochemistry biotechnology or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder scientific or technical projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in diagnostics viral genomics and/or public health
- Familiarity with regulatory and/or manufacturing landscapes
- Strong ability to drive standardization and operational efficiency across distributed teams
The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education qualifications and other factors permissible by law.
At Broad your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program among other Broad benefits.
The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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