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Scientific Program Manager Lead

Headquarters - 3181 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and coordinate strategic research initiatives spanning cellular models, genome engineering, and computational biology at an AI-biology nonprofit.

Role type

Senior Scientific Program Manager Lead

Builds

Virtual Cell Initiative and Alzheimer's Disease Initiative

Domain

Artificial Intelligence and Biology / Life Sciences

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

strategic program management, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, partnership negotiation, resource allocation, change management, mentorship, risk mitigation, institutional strategy

Preferred skills

background in genome engineering, multi-omics, or cellular engineering

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate major research initiatives spanning multiple Technology Centers and external collaborators; Manage Arc's portfolio of internal and external scientific collaborations and strategic alliances; Structure and negotiate collaboration frameworks ensuring partnership agreements and governance models are aligned; Serve as a primary relationship manager for key partners; Facilitate regular cross-functional and cross-institutional meetings to drive progress; Design and implement institute-wide program management frameworks and project tracking systems; Identify opportunities for new strategic partnerships; Track and communicate project and partnership progress to stakeholders; Serve as a strategic thought partner on program design and resource planning; Mentor and develop junior program management staff; Lead change management efforts as the institute scales

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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