Better Science Together
Senior Scientific Program Manager
Location
United States
Posted
42 days ago
Salary
$107K - $141K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Scientific Program Manager
Sage Bionetworks
About Us Sage Bionetworks uses open science and collaboration to improve human health. We turn complex biomedical data into actionable insights through responsible sharing, strong governance, and innovative tools like AI. Our team values curiosity, diverse perspectives, and experimentation. The Opportunity This position will reside in the Advanced Data Analytics team in the Science and Data Division. In this role, you will apply your skills as a Senior Scientific Program Manager by coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts to build data infrastructure for new approach methodologies research —bringing together academic researchers, technology partners, governmental program offices, public and private partnerships to create sustainable, interoperable platforms that accelerate development of new approach methodologies for diverse disease domains. We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of data management, data analytics, and community engagement. Can you facilitate collaboration among computational biologists, data scientists, and governance experts while navigating the unique challenges of data from emerging technologies and model systems? Can you balance technical requirements with the urgent needs of fast moving and newly emerging research domains? If so, you could be our next Senior Scientific Program Manager. As a Senior Scientific Program Manager, you will drive program delivery for a multi-year, multi-institutional effort to build a comprehensive data platform for new approach methodologies. This platform will integrate heterogeneous data—from in-vitro and in-silico models and generate AI-ready data for foundation model development. You will manage complex projects spanning data ingestion, harmonization, benchmarking, and discovery tools while ensuring alignment with program needs. You will work with senior stakeholders to orchestrate collaboration among technology developers, wet lab researchers, computational researchers, and ontology experts. In this role, you can also expect to interface with personnel across similar programs in our Cancer Biology, Rare Disease, and Alzheimer's Diseases portfolios, among other research domains. You would bring your expertise in coordinating large-scale biomedical data initiatives, managing diverse stakeholder relationships across public, private and governmental organizations, implementing project governance frameworks and translating between technical teams and academic research teams in multiple disease domains. Key Responsibilities - Scientific Program Execution: Take full ownership of project delivery from initiation through completion, ensuring outcomes align with program requirements and success metric, in addition to organizational strategy and impact goals. - Strategic Programmatic Planning: Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, milestones, and success metrics, leveraging project management tools and AI as needed - Partnership Management: Build and maintain strong relationships, facilitate high-stakes multi-institutional collaboration and resolve complex alignment issues. - Program Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration among research, technical, and operations staff to achieve project milestones. - Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate risks, interdependencies, and resource challenges; develop and deploy decision-making, issue, escalation and risk mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum. - Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans. - Operational Efficiency and Innovation: Advances operational efficiency by evaluating, implementing, and scaling best practices, technologies, and AI-enabled approaches that optimize end-to-end processes and strengthen operational reliability. - Leadership Alignment: Partner with scientific program leadership to define priorities, drive decisions, and adjust project plans in response to evolving needs. - Scientific and Technical literacy: Uses deep scientific and technical context to guide program design and trade-offs. - Communication and Collaboration: Create transparent communication channels across teams, leading regular meetings, updates, and reports for internal and external audiences. - Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members Qualifications Education - Bachelor’s or advanced degree in biomedical research or health informatics Experience - Have 5+ years of experience in scientific program management, biomedical research coordination, or health data infrastructure projects - Have experience leading highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder projects, ideally in research, life sciences, or data-focused organizations, with demonstrated ability to independently manage large-scale, high impact projects - Have expertise in agile, hybrid, or matrixed project management environments and tools. - Have experience in resource management (i.e. budgeting, forecasting, team member training and onboarding) Skills - Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy contributing to team success - Have exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence across teams and technical levels. - Adaptability to work across multiple disease areas and project contexts - Have proven success in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and process improvement. - Have experience and accountability reporting for complex initiatives. - Have experience assessing the use and application of AI tools to support the design, execution and management of programs Nice to Have - 7+ years of experience in scientific program management, biomedical research coordination, or health data infrastructure projects - Familiarity with rare disease communities - Familiarity with clinical data types - Familiarity with data governance frameworks for sensitive health data - Knowledge of data platforms, data commons, biomedical technology infrastructure - Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards and biomedical ontologies How You Work - Collaborative and team-oriented - Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement - Comfortable working across scientific and technical disciplines - Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented Job Functions and Physical Requirements The following cognitive and physical activities outline the essential functions required for successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions. Physical Demands - Extended periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer. - Repeated wrist, hand, and finger movements. - Requires clear vision for tasks like data analysis, transcribing, computer use, and reading. - Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Cognitive Demands - Able to work effectively under deadlines. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Attention to detail and accuracy. - Flexibility to adapt to changing environments, priorities and multitask. Additional Functions - Travel two times per year for on-site events in Seattle, WA. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Works well in a team and maintains professionalism. - Follows company policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification as job duties evolve. Compensation & Total Rewards Sage Bionetworks implements equitable workplace strategies to ensure fair pay. Actual compensation is determined by market data, specific experience, and internal parity. - Job Level: Senior - Annual Salary Range:$107,500 - $141,200 - Note: New hires typically receive an offer between the minimum and the midpoint of the range to allow for future growth within the role. Higher offers may be considered for exceptional experience or specific market conditions. - Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a package competitive with both commercial biotech and nonprofit sectors: - Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability. - Future Security: Robust retirement plan and flexible spending accounts (FSA). - Work-Life Harmony: Paid time off and flexible work arrangements. - Learn more at: Benefits – Sage Bionetworks Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Sage Bionetworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodation Request: If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR during the scheduling process. Modern Hiring & Responsible AI We value your talent and your time. To ensure a fair and inclusive experience, we operate with the following principles: - Responsible AI in Recruiting: To help us find the best talent, we may utilize AI tools within our recruiting platforms. We use these technologies responsibly to avoid the pitfalls of bias and discrimination. We believe technology should enhance human judgment, not replace it, and we regularly audit our processes to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly based on their unique skills. - Work from (Almost) Anywhere: We are a distributed workforce and support remote or hybrid arrangements within the United States. - Virtual-First Interviews: All interviews are conducted virtually to ensure accessibility and flexibility for all candidates. About Sage Bionetworks: Science for the Common Good At Sage Bionetworks, we believe the greatest barriers to medical progress aren't just biological—they are structural. Since 2009, our Seattle-founded nonprofit has been on a mission to tear down the "silos" of traditional science. We don’t just conduct research; we redefine how it’s done through open science, radical collaboration, and ethical data sharing. When you join Sage, you aren't just taking a job; you’re joining a bold collective of scientists, engineers, governance experts, and visionaries. We empower patients to be partners, not just data points, and we provide the platforms that allow the global scientific community to accelerate life-saving discoveries. The Sage Way: Our Core Values We don’t just talk about change; we live it through these five pillars: - Science Driven: We use data and evidence to ensure our work creates a measurable, positive impact on human health. - Accountable: We deliver on our promises through a foundation of trust and radical transparency. - Growth Oriented: We stay curious, seek out the hardest challenges, and constantly aspire to improve ourselves and our field. - Empathetic + Inclusive: We embrace our differences and build environments where every voice is empowered. - Radically Collaborative: We believe the best solutions come from teamwork and building diverse, global communities.
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