Project Manager (7399C), Innovative Genomics Institute - #83073

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Departmental Overview

The Innovative Genomics Institute is a joint effort between the Bay Area's leading scientific research institutions, UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, with affiliates at UC Davis, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Gladstone Institutes, and other institutions. The IGI's diverse group of leading scientists have powerful interdisciplinary expertise. They conduct world-class research, driven by the real possibility of using genome engineering to treat human diseases, end hunger, and respond to climate change.

In addition to our scientific efforts, the IGI is committed to advancing public understanding of genome engineering, providing resources for the broader community, and guiding the ethical use of these technologies.

Position Summary

This role provides strategic leadership and high-level program management for the ARPA-H funded EMBODY Project at the IGI. Reporting to the Executive Director of the IGI, the position serves as a principal strategist and operational lead, driving the design, coordination, and implementation of the program, ensuring integration across multiple labs. Exercises independent judgment in developing and executing complex, multi-institutional project strategies, aligning scientific, administrative, and compliance objectives across campuses. The position develops and oversees the operational and policy frameworks that enable sustained collaboration, shared resource management, and timely achievement of project milestones within a rapidly evolving biomedical research environment.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/25/2025. For full consideration, please apply by 01/05/2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic analysis of research performance across both projects, ensuring alignment with the approved Project Plans and institutional goals.
• Partner with the EMBODY Director and workstream leads at the prime organization to establish, evaluate, and refine robust performance metrics.
• Design and implement program-wide operational frameworks and "ways of work" that ensure efficiency, accountability, and harmonization across academic and industry partners.
• Serve as a senior integrator and liaison across UC and industry stakeholders, ensuring seamless alignment of all workstreams with EMBODY objectives.
• In close coordination with the larger team, drive strategic collaboration and issue resolution among UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco and others. Facilitate high-level governance processes and oversee the cadence, structure, and content of recurring cross-institutional communications and collaborations.
• Provide high-level oversight and analysis of a substantial multi-institutional budget, guiding strategic allocation of program resources across teams and campuses.
• Partner with workstream leads and HR to assess staffing needs, spending patterns, and long-term resource planning.
• Develop and advise on financial strategies that ensure optimal alignment of programmatic and fiscal goals in a complex, multi-sponsor funding environment.
• Synthesize and interpret complex technical and operational data from all participating campuses for strategic reporting.
• Conduct program-level analyses and lead continuous improvement of project management systems and processes.
• Provide executive-level guidance to the PI ensuring decision-making is informed by accurate financial, operational, and performance data.
• Oversee the preparation and interpretation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and ensure precise linkage of expenditures to milestones and deliverables across the two clinic-bound projects.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Advanced analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of genome editing and delivery technologies
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $91,500.00 - $155,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research and Public Service Professionals, represented by the UAW.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for up to 40% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.