Program Manager

Deep Origin

Program Manager leading a high-performing team on ARPA projects at Deep Origin. Overseeing complex scientific projects from concept to deliverables while managing budgets and priorities.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and work with a talented and high-performing team on challenging projects.
Effectively manage complex scientific/research projects.
Manage the budget and juggle multiple priorities.
Organize processes and oversee successful execution from concept to deliverables.
Coordinate among management and technical professionals as the ultimate leader of the project and the consortium.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience, including prior experience on ARPA projects (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-E).
Prior interactions with the FDA, and prior experience/familiarity in some combination of: drug development, molecular biology, computational biology, computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and/or mechanistic modeling.
Prior experience managing multi-organization projects spanning multiple years, and responsibility and experience in both technical and non-technical personnel management.
Experience in a supervisory capacity in planning, developing, and executing significant research and development efforts.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills with both deeply technical-and non-technical personnel.
Proven results-oriented problem-solving abilities, and bringing an attitude of win-win to every challenge.
Strong experience with project management tools (Jira or MS Project) and presentation graphics and/or spreadsheet tools (Microsoft Office or Google), and familiarity with budget tools.
Experience in establishing strong working relationships with R&D program managers as well as organization leadership; tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems; and identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract is required.
Nice-to-Have
PMP
PhD in Biology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to shape the future of health, longevity, and our ability to simulate life.
Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Remote-friendly culture with optional onsite work.
Annual team gatherings and company events.
Free lunch, snacks, beverages, and onsite gym access (for in-office employees).

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Hard Skills & Tools

drug developmentmolecular biologycomputational biologycomputational chemistrymedicinal chemistrymachine learningmechanistic modelingproject managementbudget managementresearch and development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationpresentationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsprioritizationteam managementinterpersonal skillsresults-oriented

Certifications

PMPMaster’s DegreePhD in Biology