Scientific Program Manager

(ID: 2026-3997)

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 on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) located in Bethesda, 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 Information:

The purpose of this position is to provide senior-level scientific and programmatic support for NIMHD research and research training activities, including analyzing scientific and program information, coordinating program activities, and developing reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

- Master's degree or higher in a biomedical, biological, health, or related scientific field; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree preferred.

Field of Study

- Biochemical Sciences

- Biology

- Miscellaneous Biology

- Environmental Science

- Cognitive Science and Biopsychology

- Miscellaneous Business Medical Administration

- Community and Public Health

- General Medical and Health Services

- Health and Medical Administrative Services

- Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions

- Multi-Disciplinary or General Science

- Educational Psychology

- Miscellaneous Psychology

- Social Psychology

- Social Work

- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

- General Social Sciences

- Miscellaneous Social Sciences

- Neuroscience

- Physiology

Software

- Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaborative productivity tools.

Skills

- Workshop and conference planning

- Website content development

- Portfolio analysis

- Project management

- Plain language

- Data analysis

- Federal biomedical research program management

- Scientific program analysis and coordination

- Gap analysis

- Manuscripts

- Scientific

- Grants

- Writing

- Experience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities preferred

- Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanims

- Federal biomedical research grants and programs

Deliverables:

- Scientific Program Activity and Status Report

- Summary of activities completed, current assignments, upcoming milestones, outstanding actions, dependencies, risks/issues, and items requiring Government attention. - Monthly

- Scientific and Program Analysis Products – Data summaries, analyses, matrices, dashboards, literature/research summaries, reports, and other analytical products prepared from authorized sources for Government review. - Ad-Hoc

- Meeting and Briefing Support Packages – Draft agendas, briefing materials, presentations, factual summaries, background materials, participant information, action-item tracking, and follow-up documentation for supported scientific, program, training, leadership, and stakeholder meetings. - Ad-Hoc

- Research Tr