Associate Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of complex, cross-functional preclinical programs by coordinating with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Interact with patient advocacy groups, rare disease families, academic researchers, and biotech companies to advise on scientific needs and therapeutic strategies.
• Oversee project coordination, execution, and completion to ensure center objectives are met.
• Provide advanced administrative support for data collection and reporting in compliance with NIH requirements and program-specific goals.
• Coordinate study activities, track timelines, and facilitate communication across scientific teams and high-impact external collaborators.
• Partner with Study Directors and the VP to ensure smooth communication and alignment across all parties.
• Manage grant timelines, deliverables, and reporting deadlines in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a Genetics-related field (MS/PhD preferred) or a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience leading large-scale projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing teams.
• Proven experience in project management with a track record of successful program execution.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient-facing experience gained through clinical work, foundation involvement, or patient outreach.
• Experience working with NIH reporting requirements and grant-funded activities.

About the Company

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to discovering precise genomic solutions for disease. Through the Rare Disease Translational Center (RDTC), JAX partners with foundations and researchers to generate custom mouse models and advance therapeutic development for rare diseases, empowering the global biomedical community to improve human health.