At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global research projects in neuropsychiatry, coordinating teams across multiple countries.
- Company: Join the Broad Institute, a leader in scientific research and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mental health research while travelling internationally.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and a background in research or compliance.
The predicted salary is between 104000 - 145333 £ per year.
The Project Manager II will support the planning, coordination, and execution of NeuroGAP/Stanley Global research and implementation activities within the NeuroGAP (Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations) Program and Koenen Lab. Working closely with scientific teams, country leads, and program staff, the role ensures that projects are scientifically rigorous, operationally feasible, and aligned with program priorities and country needs. The position plays a central role in managing research workflows, coordinating participant recruitment and sample tracking, and driving standardization and efficiency across research sites and partners. The role requires international travel of at least 25% per year.
Reporting to the Director, Operations and collaborating closely with scientific, technical, and country leads, the ideal candidate brings a strong background in research and development along with the organizational and strategic skills needed to manage complex, multi-partner neuropsychiatric research projects. This role requires hands-on engagement with scientific processes and operational systems, with a primary focus on project management, coordination, and scientific validation rather than direct bench work.
Key responsibilities
- Project management & country implementation (i.e. site visits, study launch, study monitoring, recruitment progress)
- Serve as the project manager for NeuroGAP program across several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Malawi, etc.
- Coordinate activities, timelines, and deliverables across international teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and efficient execution.
- Ensure appropriate communication with project stakeholders regarding timelines and status, deadlines, data requirements, reporting, logistics and all other project-related issues
- Facilitate project meetings to align the team around goals and communicate blocking issues
- Verify that projects and activities adhere to institutional guidelines with regards to safety and regulatory compliance
- Develop and maintain systems to monitor budgets, reporting requirements, and monitoring and evaluation metrics
- Draft and coordinate competitive grant applications, including developing narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
Research & development management
- Leverage a research or compliance background to manage research workflows and drive standardization and operational efficiency across projects
- Jointly lead operational optimization efforts, including development of tools, and ensure protocols and sample collection methods are standardized across partners and countries
- Work closely with the scientific team and NeuroGAP program teams to support ongoing neuropsychiatric genetics projects
- Willingness to travel internationally (~25%) to support partner needs and field work
Required Qualifications
- BS with 5+ years of related experience OR Master’s with 3+ years of related experience OR PhD with 0+ years of related experience
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder scientific or technical projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in genetics, mental health, and/or public health
- Familiarity with regulatory and/or compliance/ethics
- Strong ability to drive standardization and operational efficiency across distributed teams
Global Project Manager II in Cambridge employer: Broad Institute
The Broad Institute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cambridge, MA, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and robust health benefits, all while contributing to groundbreaking research in neuropsychiatric genetics. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, the Broad Institute empowers its team members to grow and thrive in their careers.
