Pay Grade: 32E

Context of the Job:

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is a member of the Manufacturing USA network of institutes funded by the federal government to advance United States competitiveness in advanced manufacturing innovation. NIIMBL is established by a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a public/private consortium of a diverse set of member organizations, including industry, academia, non-profit organizations, state governments, and federal agencies. Institutionally at the University of Delaware, NIIMBL reports to the Vice President for Research, Scholarship & Innovation. Under limited direction, the NIIMBL Scientific Project Manager I manages a portfolio of NIIMBL projects and programs of work, which are vetted through a competitive project call process. Projects will further the NIIMBL mission of advancing and innovating biopharmaceutical manufacturing by addressing a pre-competitive technical challenge or advancing and/or creating resources for workforce training. The incumbent will play a critical role to ensure these projects stay on track to deliver value to the NIIMBL membership and the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of NIIMBL projects to monitor technical progress of the research, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met and timelines stay on track.
• Utilize subject-matter expertise to offer guidance and support project teams need to modify the work plans as needed, seeking appropriate input and approvals in accordance with NIIMBL governance documents and the NIST cooperative agreement. Conduct monthly status meetings with each assigned project team.
• Review and approve monthly, final, and follow-on status reports to ensure risks to the project are mitigated and projects are progressing.
• Review and approve final technical reports and post-award impact reports to identify project achievements to be shared publicly.
• Inform NIIMBL Marketing and Communications of publications, presentations, inventions, and other forms of intellectual property resulting from projects.
• Identify relevant intellectual property landscape and risks based on reports from project teams and assist in technology transfer activities from project teams to other relevant organizations.
• Ensure project outputs are being appropriately shared with NIIMBL membership and external stakeholders, in accordance with NIIMBL Bylaws.
• Communicate project status updates in the NIIMBL Portal and by contributing to other NIIMBL communications to ensure the successful execution of the projects.
• Prepare project-related sections of required NIIMBL reports, which details the technical projects, including milestones and deliverables, undertaken by NIIMBL members on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare reports and associated documents for NIIMBL staff, committees, and NIST, to communicate status of the projects.
• Review and approve project invoices to ensure scope of work and deliverables are met.
• Interface with NIIMBL Sponsored Programs staff to ensure administrative and financial oversight of the projects are aligned with the technical progress.
• Support NIIMBL Senior Counsel regarding the project teams development of their Intellectual Property Management Plan (IPMP) to ensure it complies with the NIIMBL Intellectual Property paradigm, NIIMBL Bylaws, and federal regulations.
• The IPMP is developed as part of the project award agreement to outline IP ownership, rights, use of background IP, and patent prosecution fees, among other related details.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management experience required, and Project Management Professional Certification preferred.
• Effective communication skills. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data and information from various sources.
• Familiarity with project management resources and tools. General knowledge of federal regulations and OMB circulars.
• Ability to resolve complex problems/issues and to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Previous technology transfer experience preferred. Experience working in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
• Special Requirements: Ability to travel to NIIMBL member sites as necessary.