Scientific Program Manager, African Genomics Program

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The Position

A healthier future.

It’s what drives us to innovate.

To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche. 
 

The Opportunity

The Genentech/Roche African Genomics Program invites applications for a highly motivated and team-oriented Scientific Program Manager.

The selected candidate will join the African Genomics Program to serve as both a scientific and overall project manager on multiple genomic collaborations to enable and accelerate novel research on the African continent and beyond. 



* An understanding of genetic or multi-omic datasets is critical for this role, including understanding the use and analysis of whole-genome sequencing data.

Strong organizational and communication skills and experience managing complex projects are also required.


* In addition to managing scientific projects, the successful candidate will also be responsible for overseeing various operational activities including data flows and data transfers.


* The role is a key strategic partner that drives the successful execution of cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program roadmaps.

The role will facilitate collaboration across teams, manage complex program structures, and guarantee timely delivery of programs with quantifiable results. 

Key Challenges


* Management and tracking of multiple interdependent projects with different collaborators and stakeholders.


* Management and organization of data flows including coordinating with people in the informatics, computational biology, software development, and information infrastructure space


* Ensure on-time program delivery by managing across related project timelines and workflows.


* Manage the overall portfolio of projects and health of the program - identifying risks and escalating issues as needed to ensure project success.


* Consistently communicate program plans, progress, risks, changes, and successes with clarity and objectivity.  Drives a high degree of accountability across program teams and groups in order to meet objectives and foster effective collaboration.


* Responsible for the overall program budget. 


* Liaise with teams working on global procurement, service agreements and local contracts, act as PPOC on AGP for these internal collaborators


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