Project Manager, ARPA-H Funded Project/Consortium

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Oversee ARPA-H projects at Georgetown University Medical Center .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,429 - $157,239 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex scientific programs and projects within the biomedical industry, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and therapeutic development processes. Proficient in coordinating multi-institutional collaborations and ensuring effective communication among diverse stakeholders.

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Scientific Program ManagementBiomedical Industry ExperienceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeProject Management Software ProficiencyAI Adoption for Project Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget TrackingProgress ReportingMilestone ManagementTherapeutic Development UnderstandingScientific Research CoordinationMulti-Center Initiative ManagementQuality AssuranceData AnalysisContract Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipJudgmentRelationship ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProject Management PlatformsElectronic Grant Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPh.D. in Biomedical Science

Industry Keywords

ARPA-HNIHDARPADoDNeurodegenerationCancerTranslational ResearchFederally Funded ResearchCompliance FrameworksTherapeutic Development Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee ARPA-H projects at Georgetown University Medical Center
Serve as administrative lead for the SEEDS multi-institution consortium
Coordinate academic, clinical, and industry performers
Onboard performers and coordinate sub-agreements with university contracts offices
Run the consortium’s operational and meeting structure
Set reporting calendars and gather reports from performer sites
Assemble and quality-check progress reports, milestone packages, and other deliverables for PI review and submission to ARPA-H
Track program budgets, spending, and milestone-based payments
Ensure funds are allocated and distributed according to the approved program budget
Partner with the Lead PI on project strategy, priorities, and planning
Prepare briefing materials and drive follow-through on decisions and action items
Sustain academic and industry partner relationships
Serve as primary administrative point of contact for partner institutions and university offices
Coordinate consortium communications and events
Interact with program leadership, principal investigators, administrators, staff, ARPA-H personnel, and Georgetown offices
Exercise independent judgment on routine operational matters and bring program-level decisions to the Lead PI for approval
Provide day-to-day administrative coordination to project staff and site administrators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a closely related scientific discipline, or a minimum of 10 years of experience within the biomedical industry or supporting federally funded research in lieu of a Master’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of scientific program and/or project management experience
Experience preferably within the biomedical industry or directly supporting federally funded scientific research
Proven track record managing complex scientific programs, translational research projects, or multi-center initiatives
Understanding of therapeutic development processes across preclinical and early translational stages
Familiarity with regulatory, ethical, and compliance frameworks governing federally funded research and medical device/therapeutic development
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and electronic grant management software
Proficiency in effectively adopting AI for project management
Preferred: Ph.D. in a biomedical science field or PMP certification
Preferred: direct experience managing large federal grants or programs such as ARPA-H, DARPA, NIH, or DoD
Preferred: familiarity with Neurodegeneration and Cancer, using multiscale experimental and/or computational approaches

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Hybrid work arrangement
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities