Scientific Project Manager

Role Description

We are seeking a highly organized, solutions-oriented Scientific Project Manager to help drive the execution of complex scientific and technical initiatives that power real-world discovery and impact. In this role, you will be part of the Project Management team that will keep multidisciplinary efforts moving forward with clarity, precision, and momentum. You will shape and support project operations by:

• Preparing agendas
• Capturing key decisions and action items
• Proactively surfacing risks to delivery in weekly Project Management meetings
• Creating clear, durable documentation that enables teams to do their best work

You will coordinate closely with cross-functional teams of developers, QA specialists, scientists, and data managers, helping translate ambitious scientific and technical goals into well-executed, high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has experience as a Project Manager in a multi-disciplinary environment and thrives in fast-paced initiatives. You bring exceptional organizational and documentation skills, becoming a trusted partner and force multiplier for technical teams working at the intersection of science, data, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with the Project Management team to support execution of complex scientific and technical initiatives
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas; capture accurate meeting minutes, action items, and decisions
• Create dashboards for various initiatives in Jira and Monday
• Track, follow up, and close action items across multiple workstreams
• Proactively identify and raise risks to delivery during weekly Project Management meetings
• Create, maintain, and organize project documentation to support clarity, continuity, and auditability
• Coordinate meetings and workflows across cross-functional teams, including developers, QA specialists, scientists, and data managers
• Support high-velocity project environments by ensuring timelines, dependencies, and deliverables are clearly communicated and managed
• Contribute to consistent, high-quality project execution through strong organizational practices and attention to detail

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional project management experience in scientific or technical environments
• Mandatory: Strong Jira and Monday expertise, with proven ability to configure workflows, dashboards, and reporting for technical teams
• PMP or equivalent certification (nice to have)
• MSc or PhD in related field (life sciences or computer science)
• Strong background in managing data management systems; exposure to neuroimaging, multi-modal data, or clinical trial environments highly preferred
• Understanding multi-site research and clinical trial networks as typical client environments
• Exceptional documentation skills, including technical minutes, action item tracking, and maintaining centralized references (e.g., architecture diagrams, data flows, decision logs)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at prioritizing in high-velocity environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style - able to build relationships and inspire confidence across technical, scientific, and executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, with a focus on solutions and execution

Benefits

• This is an opportunity to play a critical role in advancing technical and scientific research initiatives
• If you thrive in complex scientific and technical environments, enjoy problem-solving, and want a role where your leadership and organizational skills drive impact, we’d love to hear from you