Senior Program Director Rockville, MD

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).

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Axle is seeking a Senior Program Director to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, MD.

This position will lead a team of corporate staff in the areas of program administration, delivery, execution, and some business development activities.

Benefits We Offer :

• 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)

Program Responsibilities :

• Interfaces with employees, corporate functional units, and government clients on a regular basis.
• Provides programmatic support for staff working on site and in remote locations.
• Serves as primary point of contact for unit responsibilities and develops procedures to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to take on ownership, modernize solutions, and manage conflicting priorities with minimal guidance.
• Effectively communicates goals and objectives through oral and written communications.
• Leads and facilitates meetings across the company and up to C-suite personnel.
• Participates fully in change management and development of activities effectively communicating strategic priorities, policy and procedure.
• Develops and maintains program reports and technical documentation.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of staff members, stakeholders, and customers to support successful performance across operations.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively follow-up on issues and communications.

Business Development :

• Support responses to requests for proposals, contracts, and other technical documents for new and existing projects.
• Assist in developing content, case studies, and marketing material.
• Represent the company by attending industry association events and conferences.
• Perform market research and competitive analysis.

Qualifications :

• Must have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Program management / delivery, contracts and budget experience at NIH desired.
• Understanding of the standard capture process, terminology, and contract vehicles.
• Strong written and oral skills with a work proficiency that is thorough, accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent social skills to work with personnel of varying backgrounds, technical abilities, and levels of authority.
• High level skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and preference for experience using data solutions.
• Ability to turn data and technical material into easily understood narratives and presentations.

Disclaimer : The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description.

This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and / or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact : [email protected]

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