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Position Summary
The AlQuraishi Lab in the Departments of Systems Biology and Computer Science at Columbia University is seeking a Scientific Program Manager with experience in technical management of machine learning projects. The Scientific Program Manager will work in a complex, multi-team effort to steer and coordinate development of next-generation machine learning models for biomolecular structure prediction. Working with the Principal Investigator (PI), the candidate will be responsible for the operation and administration of multiple projects spanning three consortia : (i) OpenFold for developing frontier models for biomolecular systems, (ii) AISB (AI Structural Biology Network) for training federated models on proprietary pharmaceutical repositories, and (iii) OpenBind for large-scale data acquisition of crystallographic datasets for training next-generation biomolecular models. This includes ensuring that scientific progress and / or deliverables occur in a timely fashion, that progress is communicated among collaborating teams within and outside of Columbia, and that frequent engagement is made with external partners in biopharma and the tech industry. The candidate will initiate and lead meetings among the scientific staff and will work closely with the PI and research team members to ensure that research studies are completed on time and within computational budget.
This is a position for a highly organized person with good management skills and includes cross-disciplinary project coordination, scientific communication, and liaising with multiple internal and external partners informally and through formal reports.
Responsibilities
Duties
45% : In conjunction with PI, help manage and administer multiple team projects. Oversee general operation of key projects and ensure that ongoing administrative and operational processes support the goals and objectives of the research agenda. Plan and lead routine project team meetings.
30% : Decompose large projects into tasks and subtasks, and assign and track responsibilities across team members, ensuring timely execution of project requirements in accordance with deadlines.
25% : Direct and prioritize resource allocation to ensure that research deliverables are met.
Functional Knowledge
Problem Solving
Decision Making / Autonomy
15 personnel).
Leadership
15 personnel).
Technical Expertise
Communication Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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Program Manager • New York, NY, United States