Scientific Project and Alliance Manager - Brain Science

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Scientific Project and Alliance Manager – Allen Institute,

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The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

The goal of the Brain Science accelerator is to produce three interlocking resources: cell type atlases that catalog every kind of brain cell across ages and species, connectomes that chart the brain's intricate wiring, and a knowledge platform that knits it all together with powerful analysis tools. Every dataset is freely shared, so discoveries made here fuel discoveries everywhere.

This position, reporting to Interim Senior Manager, Program Management, will support projects for the Brain Science Accelerator.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.

We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

In partnership with scientific co-leads, serve as the Project Manager for several projects to ensure the successful execution of project deliverables
Support cross-functional teams throughout the project life cycle (planning and execution)
Plan and organize internal and external project meetings with clear agendas, expected outcomes, and follow-up on project-related actions
Plan and organize virtual and face-to-face meetings with external collaborators
Create, maintain, and disseminate project deliverables and timelines, using project management best practices and tools
Contribute to fiscal management of the project, including budget planning, resource forecasting, expenditure monitoring
Implement communication plans to promote effective dialogue among all team members
Ensure appropriate communication with all project stakeholders regarding timelines and status, deadlines, data requirements, and other project-related matters
Keep project milestones/deliverables on track, monitoring and identifying at-risk deliverables
Transparently communicate issues, and work with team members to identify options and implement mitigation strategies
Facilitate and support preparation for internal and external project reviews
Partner with scientific staff to develop competitive external funding applications (Federal and Private), including applications of significant complexity (multiple parties and administrative coordination). Ensure that Grants Management best practices are followed
Support post-award execution of externally funded efforts in audit-compliant fashion including contracts, sub-awardees, budget tracking/variance reporting, prior approval requests, carry forward requests and agency reporting