Scientific Program and Grants Lead

High-Level Description: The selected candidate will have an opportunity to gain real-world experience supporting the planning and execution of scientific programs & activities in a lean, fast-paced, high-stakes start-up biotech environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the CEO, the Scientific Program & Grants Lead (SPGL) will work collaboratively with one or more of the internal leadership team on the activities described below. 

1. Program & Project Management

• Coordinate multiple early-R&D activities, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare internal updates, dashboards, and reports.
• Maintain organized records of experiments, reports, and decisions.
• Prepare clear, concise written summaries and presentations.
• Help to facilitate recurring meetings, prepare for ad hoc meetings, and resolve technical or operational issues. 
• Proactively identify risks/mitigations.
• Ensure alignment and communication across stakeholders.

2. Grants/Non-Dilutive Funding

Contribute to both scientific aspects and internal activities by assisting with:

• Identifying relevant funding opportunities. 
• Contributing to the writing of funding proposals and facilitating internal application reviews. 

3. External Partners: Vendors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Government, , etc.

For assigned External Partner(s), act as a bridge with internal leadership and external partners, by assisting with:

• Management of relationship(s).
• Review of proposals and budgets. 
• Monitoring experimental progress, with a focus on quality, data integrity, and adherence to timelines. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• PhD-track (preferred) or MS-track, with a concentration in the Biological, Medical, or Health Sciences

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects. 
• Good understanding of experimental design and data analysis. 

EXTRA-CREDIT SKILLS

• Experience working with CROs/external collaborators 
• Familiarity with grant writing.
• Exposure to biotech startups, or cross-functional roles.
• Basic understanding of FDA regulatory pathways.

KEY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

• Proactive, self-directed, and adaptable. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities. 
• Good interpersonal & stakeholder management skills. 
• Business-minded and familiar with scientific rigor.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Location: Bethlehem, PA; Hybrid

Number of Positions: One

Type: Temporary

Duration: 6 Months

Time Commitment: 30 hours per week (some flexibility in schedule)

Compensation: Modest stipend; to be shared with qualified candidates.

Contact: Email contact@immunovxbio.com and include “Scientific Program & Grants Lead” in the title.