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Scientific Program Manager Lead

Arc Institute · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $187,500 - $237,500

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Arc Institute's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
64% of Arc Institute's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Arc Institute
high
25 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
Hiring momentum
26 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arc Institute's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arc Institute.

About this role

The Scientific Program Manager Lead at Arc Institute will coordinate strategic research initiatives across various Technology Centers, focusing on complex, multi-disciplinary projects in biological research. This role involves facilitating collaboration among teams, managing external partnerships, and overseeing program management frameworks to ensure alignment with scientific goals. The position also includes mentoring junior staff and shaping the strategic direction of research programs.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Arc Institute as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD degree in Life Sciences or a related field
  • 8–12 years of experience in program management in a research or translational setting
  • Demonstrated experience managing external scientific collaborations or academic-industry partnerships
  • Background in relevant biology areas (genome engineering, multi-omics, cellular engineering, etc.)
  • Strong track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
  • Experience with advanced project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet)

Nice to have

  • Experience with computational biology or machine learning projects
  • Background in multiple biology domains
  • Direct experience managing university-industry research partnerships
  • Familiarity with intellectual property or legal frameworks in academic-industry collaborations
  • Change management certification or experience

What you get

  • Base salary range of $187,500 - $237,500
  • Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and institute performance
  • Eligibility for the Institute’s Compound Cash Grant Program, offering multi-year cash grants paid in semi-annual installments

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the organizational culture or team dynamics
  • The role requires navigating complex institutional relationships which may involve challenges
  • The salary range is provided, but actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors

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Listed by Arc Institute on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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