Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual for a temporary opportunity (estimated 3 months) as a Scientific Program Manager - Biorepository & Biospecimen Research at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD.This is a short-term contract position (estimated 3 months) which offers:- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package- Optional health, vision, and dental plans- Vacation leave as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiativesTASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:(1) Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts that utilize government grant and contract funding mechanisms. Concept topics may include biospecimen science (including collection, processing, and storage procedures), biomarker assay development, biorepository operations, etc.(2) Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.(3) Collect, analyze and interpret data and findings; prepare summaries, reports, presentations, and manuscripts based on analyses and results.(4) Coordinate the development of contractual statements of work (SOWs) among collaborating parties; monitor editing and approvals; format and produce final documents;(5) Track and monitor timelines, milestones, requirements and deliverables for Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research Branch (BBRB) programs and contracts to ensure that objectives are met.(6) Perform research in support of strategic planning for BBRB's biospecimen science research programs.(7) Analyze the scientific merit and the adequacy of current and projected BBRB research programs.(8) Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts.(9) Report on the progress of BBRB Programs to senior management.(10) Remain abreast of the literature in biospecimen science, biobanking and cancer diagnostics.(11) Advise upper level management on the latest published research, findings and trends in biospecimen science, biobanking and cancer diagnostics.(12) Organize and coordinate arrangements for meetings, web meetings, video conferences and teleconferences.REQUIREMENTS. The contractor ideally would have:(1) Ph.D. in biology or closely related discipline(2) Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a healthcare, scientific, academic medical center, or biotech industry environment.(3) Successful track record of managing large projects with ability to handle projects in various stages and understanding of business documentation (eg contract language).(4) Proven experience managing projects and developing written documents, including grants, manuscripts, etc. Strong knowledge of biospecimen science, biomarker assays, and NIH/NCI guidelines preferred.(5) Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document management through Microsoft SharePoint.(6) Experience using web meetings and teleconferences for meeting management.(7) Strong oral and written communications skills including presentation skillsPLEASE APPLY ONLINEWhen you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position.Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. 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