About the job
About Arc Institute
Arc Institute is a pioneering independent nonprofit research organization at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biology, dedicated to accelerating scientific advancements and uncovering the underlying causes of complex diseases. Established in 2021 and headquartered in Palo Alto, Arc collaborates with esteemed institutions such as Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco.
Our researchers benefit from long-term funding and resources akin to those found in the industry, while enjoying the freedom to engage in high-risk, innovative research devoid of commercial pressures. Our Technology Centers and Core Investigator labs operate collaboratively, blending experimental and computational biology to tackle challenges that neither could address independently.
Our two Institute Initiatives exemplify this collaborative approach:
- Virtual Cell Initiative: Developing a comprehensive virtual cell model to discover disease mechanisms and propose drug targets, thus expediting the journey from biological insight to clinical trials.
- Alzheimer's Disease Initiative: Investigating the genes, pathways, and environmental factors contributing to Alzheimer's disease to create drug candidates addressing its root causes.
With over 300 dedicated Arconauts at our Palo Alto headquarters, we are backed by significant long-term philanthropic funding.
About the Position
We are in search of a Lead Scientific Program Manager to spearhead and coordinate our strategic research initiatives across Arc Institute. This role will be pivotal in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects that span our Technology Centers, which include cellular models, mammalian models, genome engineering, multi-omics, computational biology, and machine learning.
A key aspect of this position is facilitating cross-functional and cross-institutional collaboration to ensure the continual progress of Arc's most intricate programs. You will conduct regular meetings across Technology Centers, engage with Core Investigator groups, and collaborate with institute leadership, identifying and resolving obstacles, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring alignment among teams working towards common scientific objectives. As Arc's research endeavors expand in both scope and ambition, this coordination role becomes increasingly vital for successful execution.
