Scientific Program Manager

mPower, Inc.

Scientific Program Manager at mPower supporting planning and coordination of complex research initiatives. Collaborating with leadership and the research community for scientific content and funding priorities.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct scientific portfolio analyses to assess program performance, research impact, and alignment with priorities.
Support the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of highly complex and cross-cutting research programs and initiatives within a portfolio.
Coordinate activities related to research programs, ensuring alignment with Institute strategic priorities.
Monitor scientific progress across funded projects and identify emerging opportunities, gaps, and trends in the research landscape.
Analyze and evaluate research programs, initiatives, and funding mechanisms to inform strategic decision-making.
Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials summarizing portfolio activities, scientific advances, and program outcomes.
Contribute to the development and refinement of Institute research priorities and strategic initiatives.
Support activities related to research priority setting, including environmental scans, scientific analyses, stakeholder engagement, and evidence synthesis.
Provide recommendations based on scientific trends, emerging discoveries, and unmet research needs.
Develop content and briefing materials for Federal Advisory Committees, working groups, workshops, and scientific meetings.
Support the development and management of Public-Private Partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Facilitate communication and coordination among federal agencies, academic researchers, industry partners, patient advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
Prepare scientific summaries, reports, briefing documents, and communications materials to disseminate information.
Assist with administrative aspects of grant management, including programmatic review and monitoring of funded projects.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to grant applicants, investigators, and award recipients regarding program priorities, funding opportunities, and policies.
Support the development of funding opportunity announcements and other programmatic initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in neuroscience, neurobiology, neurology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Experience in scientific program management, research administration, portfolio analysis, or related activities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing scientific reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with federal advisory committee processes, scientific workshops, and public-private partnerships.
Experience evaluating research portfolios and developing strategic research initiatives.
Knowledge of grants management processes and policies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Conduct scientific portfolio analyses to assess program performance, research impact, and alignment with priorities.
Support the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of highly complex and cross-cutting research programs and initiatives within a portfolio.
Coordinate activities related to research programs, ensuring alignment with Institute strategic priorities.
Monitor scientific progress across funded projects and identify emerging opportunities, gaps, and trends in the research landscape.
Analyze and evaluate research programs, initiatives, and funding mechanisms to inform strategic decision-making.
Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials summarizing portfolio activities, scientific advances, and program outcomes.
Contribute to the development and refinement of Institute research priorities and strategic initiatives.
Support activities related to research priority setting, including environmental scans, scientific analyses, stakeholder engagement, and evidence synthesis.
Provide recommendations based on scientific trends, emerging discoveries, and unmet research needs.
Develop content and briefing materials for Federal Advisory Committees, working groups, workshops, and scientific meetings.
Support the development and management of Public-Private Partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Facilitate communication and coordination among federal agencies, academic researchers, industry partners, patient advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
Prepare scientific summaries, reports, briefing documents, and communications materials to disseminate information.
Assist with administrative aspects of grant management, including programmatic review and monitoring of funded projects.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to grant applicants, investigators, and award recipients regarding program priorities, funding opportunities, and policies.
Support the development of funding opportunity announcements and other programmatic initiatives. 🎯 Requirements
Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in neuroscience, neurobiology, neurology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Experience in scientific program management, research administration, portfolio analysis, or related activities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing scientific reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with federal advisory committee processes, scientific workshops, and public-private partnerships.
Experience evaluating research portfolios and developing strategic research initiatives.
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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio analysisscientific program managementresearch administrationgrant managementstrategic decision-makingenvironmental scansevidence synthesisscientific reportingprogrammatic reviewfunding opportunity announcements

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproject management skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationstakeholder engagementability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Ph.D.M.D.