Scientific Program Manager
Axle
| Company | Axle |
| Category | Science & Research |
| Location | Rockville |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
(ID: 2026-2704)
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 of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Rockville, 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:
This position provides scientific and programmatic support for vaccine development, with emphasis on GMP manufacturing compliance (21 CFR 210–211). It reviews and critiques proposals, advises investigators, monitors project progress, analyzes program effectiveness, and supports strategic planning, policy development, and new initiatives. The role coordinates meetings, reports, and cross-functional activities, while offering technical guidance on vaccine manufacturing and related research. It fills a critical expertise gap and helps ensure continuity, quality, and success across NIAID’s vaccine portfolio.
Additional Qualifications:
Field of Study
Community and Public Health
Software
Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Skills
Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms
Statement of Work Details:
Develop, implement and monitor scientific planning and evaluation processes. - 1
Plan, develop and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives designed to strengthen and enhance the success of the research program. - 2
Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects. - 3
Implement issues and strategies to enhance successful completion of current projects; prepare conceptual plans and other written products. - 4
Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates. - 5
Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's scientific programs.
Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
Collects, analyzes and creates scientific program information.
Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
Coordinates workshops and reports their outcomes.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide min
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