Senior Scientific Program Manager

What makes Brillient a GREAT fit for you?

When you join Brillient, you become part of an award-winning Full Spectrum Digital Transformation company focused on helping agencies in the continuum of analog, to digital, to analytics, leading to insight-driven decision making and mission execution.

Our mission is to provide value to our clients and our people, operate with the highest integrity as a trusted business partner, adopt a workstyle that is flexible allowing us to effectively collaborate while being agile and nimble, and be innovative in everything we do. We are passionate about ensuring our employees experience a work environment that is inclusive, professional, and supportive. In addition to these core values, the Brillient team is driven by:

• Focus on Sustainability- Being an environmentally conscious, green company with sustainable practices.

• Impact on the Community- Social responsibility to the communities we live and work in.

At Brillient, we achieve our purpose by hiring brilliant people with passion, drive, capabilities, and experience to help our clients achieve their mission goals through innovation in processes and technologies.

Brillient is a client-centric, employee-focused company with a vibrant culture.

What We Offer (See Our Career Page for Further Details):

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

• Ample paid time off

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs

• Paid Life Insurance and STD

• Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Life & TD coverage

• 401(k) w. Company Match

• Competitive wages

• Quarterly Performance Development

• Company Discounts

• Continuing Education Support

Senior Scientific Program Manager - A Senior Scientific Program Manager is a leadership role that involves managing large, complex scientific research programs, guiding strategic decision-making, and overseeing the development and implementation of high-impact biomedical research initiatives. This role also includes providing mentorship to junior staff and ensuring compliance within NIH policies and regulations. Some key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of large-scale scientific research programs that align with NIH’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide high-level scientific guidance and direction and execution of research initiatives, ensuring innovation and alignment with current biomedical research trends.
• Oversee and manage multiple research programs, ensuring that they meet key objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead the grant review process, ensuring high standards of scientific merit and compliance with NIH guidelines.
• Provide high-level reports and briefings to leadership
• Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of the program goals and deliverables.

Qualifications:

PhD, MD, or equivalent in biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in scientific research, program management, or a leadership role in government, academia, or industry.

Extensive knowledge of biomedical research, clinical trials, and emerging scientific trends.

Proven experience leading large-scale research programs and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong experience managing grant portfolios, reviewing proposals, and evaluating program outcomes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Work performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and customers.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity for office machine operation; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Must be able to remain in stationary position for extended periods of time. Stress can be triggered by multiple demands and deadlines. 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned in accordance with business demands and/or contractual requirements.

Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement at Brillient:

At Brillient, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our patients, our employees, and our culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.

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