Scientific Program Manager Vi

(ID: 2026-3069)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Healthcare (FSA)

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)

Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

The Scientific Program Manager VI will provide scientific and programmatic support to the NINDS Division of Neuroscience, particularly the Movement Disorders and Neurodegeneration Cluster (MDN), for management of a complex grants portfolio and related initiatives. The role involves applying neuroscience expertise to assess applications and awards for scientific merit, mission fit, and NOFO responsiveness; conducting portfolio analyses; preparing summaries, briefings, figures, and reports; advising investigators and staff on program priorities and policy requirements; and coordinating workshops, meetings, and cross-NIH activities. Duties include stakeholder engagement, grants oversight, and support for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-visibility MDN programs. A Master's degree is required, along with a background in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or Cognitive Science and Biopsychology; proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms, Funding Opportunity Announcements, workshop and conference planning, research conduct and compliance, and project management.

Field of Study

Biomedical Engineering

Neuroscience

Cognitive Science and Biopsychology

Software

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Skills

Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms

Funding Opportunity Announcements

Workshop and conference planning

Research conduct and compliance

Project management

Statement of Work Details

Provide authoritative advice on program content to staff to assist them in setting up new or experimental programs in areas where related precedents are generally unavailable. — 1

Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects. — 2

Screen and evaluate fit of the science topic of proposed projects for their interest and appropriateness with the mission of the Institute. — 3

Conceive, design and perform detailed analysis of the scientific landscape and/or administrative factors affecting research program priorities and performance in various scientific areas; oversee scientific, administrative, and fiscal aspects of such grants, and evaluate them for scientific progress, programmatic relevance and merit. — 4

Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders. — 5

Develop research plans for new projects.

Design and support analysis of questionnaires, surveys, protocols, informed consent documents, training manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and database management systems.

Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding, and results attained; provide progress reports.

Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols, coordination of large scientific initiatives, designing and developing survey data collection instruments, developing computerized systems for data collection, and reviewing and editing analytic databases.

Perform a variety of quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation activities involved in the collection, organization, analysis, preparation, processing, and reporting of scientific information.

Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.

Prepare data summaries, manuscripts, professional presentations, and patient educational materials.

Spearhead compilation, analysis, and organization of scientific, program, and related information, and develop and/or lead data analysis/dyadic data analysis.

Oversee all data management activities and development of data files for internal and external use as necessary.

Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters, and social media.

Develop periodic and special reports and procedures; search records and files, the internet, background materials, and precedent references.

Plan, initiate, monitor, and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.

Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data, and charts.

Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.

Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Use science writing skills to extract science themes and priorities during multidisciplinary science meetings.

Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research, programs, and policy related to research program priorities.

Attend review, scientific, in-house, and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.

Attend committees and report relevant programmatic and scientific information to Institute leadership.

Lead scientific workshops or symposia to support ongoing data dissemination of policy and program research, as it relates to existing projects.

Take and compile comprehensive notes and organize and edit content of meeting reports.

Design and evaluate training workshops, with research/analysis of outcomes.

Develop outreach strategies, including determination of conferences that should be attended, plans for press coverage, and other outreach activities.

Plan, organize, and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.

Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts.

Analyze the scientific merit and the adequacy of current and projected research programs.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of Institute-funded extramural research programs.

Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.

Recommend new or changed methods or procedures for monitoring/tracking budgetary information.

Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.

Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity; develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.

Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research acti