Arc Institute

Arc Institute

Scientific Program Manager Lead

Palo Alto, CA

Sponsorship not specified$172k-$212kDetected 40 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentMachine LearningProject ManagementJiraExcelIntellectual PropertyBioinformaticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • About Arc Institute Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization at the interface of artificial intelligence and biology, working to accelerate scientific progress and understand the root causes of complex diseases.
  • Arc's Technology Centers and Core Investigator labs work side by side, integrating experimental and computational biology under one roof to tackle problems neither could solve alone.
  • More than 300 Arconauts work together at our Palo Alto headquarters, backed by substantial long-term philanthropic funding.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Life Sciences or a related field and 8-12 years of experience in program management in a research or translational setting
  • Demonstrated experience managing external scientific collaborations, strategic alliances, or academic-industry partnerships, with a proven ability to structure, navigate, and steward productive long-term relationships
  • Strong track record of successfully managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in research environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on key long-term strategic objectives
  • Experience with advanced project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet)
  • The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of biological research with strong program management skills and a track record of driving progress across distributed, interdisciplinary teams.
  • You have a track record of successfully managing programs from inception to completion across multiple scientific disciplines and institutional boundaries.
  • You know that the path to the biggest discoveries are never linear.
  • You are persuasive but tactful.
  • You have a presence that commands respect (including from people more senior/knowledgeable than you) yet bring tact, diplomacy, and fun to your interactions with team members.

Nice to have

  • Background in multiple biology domains
  • Direct experience managing university-industry research partnerships or consortium-level scientific collaborations
  • Familiarity with intellectual property, material transfer agreements, or other legal frameworks common in academic-industry collaborations
  • Change management certification or experience leading organizational transformation initiatives
  • Public speaking and scientific communication experience

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this position is $172,000-$212,000.

Company info

  • About Arc Institute
  • Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization at the interface of artificial intelligence and biology, working to accelerate scientific progress and understand the root causes of complex diseases.
  • Founded in 2021 and based in Palo Alto, Arc partners with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco.
  • Unlike academia, our scientists have long-term funding and industry-like resources.
  • Unlike industry, they're free to pursue high-risk, long-term research without commercial pressures.
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