Scientific Program Manager

(ID: 2026-2036)

Axle 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 nationally and abroad. 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).

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in Bethesda MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to provide independent project management support to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) team in support of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assist staff in implementing policies and procedures related to the organizations scientific programs.
• Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion funding and results; provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning implementation coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
• Spearhead compilation analysis and organization of scientific and program information; develop and lead data analysis and dyadic data analysis.
• Create internal and external materials including reports summaries emails website content video scripts newsletters and social media content.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings; prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings workshops and conferences.
• Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.
• Develop outreach strategies including determination of conferences to attend plans for press coverage and other outreach activities.
• Review short and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.
• Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures; develop metrics and milestones to assess program progress.
• Develop an overall operational plan for the project including tasks timescales schedules resources and estimated costs; maintain a project-tracking document.
• Prepare presentations to Institute leadership; report to multiple divisions on program budget status.
• Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports for key partners.
• Analyze business and operating procedures to devise efficient methods; identify operational and technical problems and develop recommended solutions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive documentation procedures for projects and portfolio monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with upper level management on contract management activities associated with the program.
• Develop training materials and make them readily available to increase program awareness.
• Interact with scientists to help overcome technical hurdles and provide expertise regarding scientific protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with experience supporting complex research programs.
• Experience with epidemiological or longitudinal health studies.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate workshops conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Experience developing website content reports policy briefs and scientific writing in plain language.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with scientific academic and government partners.
• Experience with portfolio analysis and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and related tools).

Education

• Masters degree required preferably in Community and Public Health or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)