Are you passionate about advancing health outcomes for all? Do you enjoy supporting innovative solutions to diverse, health research challenges?

Join our dynamic team at Ripple Effect as a Scientific Advisor to Program Managers at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). In this pivotal role, you'll contribute your expertise to advance cutting-edge biomedical and health research at the forefront of innovation.

As a Scientific Advisor, you will play a vital role as a scientific and technical advisor to ARPA-H Program Managers by offering invaluable support and thought leadership. You'll be instrumental in guiding research, development, and the application of cutting-edge methodologies in areas of genomics, protein chemistry, physical biochemistry, and drug discovery, with a particular emphasis on oncology and immunology.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-SR-05T
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Hybrid
• Travel: Occasional for site visits
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Number of Openings: Multiple
• Salary Range: $92,000– 145,000

Responsibilities

As a Scientific Advisor, you will assist and advise ARPA-H Program Managers on any and all technical, programmatic, and administrative tasks that further their research and development programs. Specific duties may include:

• Proactively track and analyze emerging research trends within the aforementioned areas, evaluating their potential impact on ARPA-H programs and projects.
• Translate complex scientific findings into actionable guidance for program managers and research teams, facilitating their work in propelling ARPA-H initiatives forward.
• Identify and champion nascent methodologies and technologies with the potential to revolutionize ARPA-H programs, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Contribute scientific expertise to dialogues and presentations, enriching collective understanding of complex scientific challenges within ARPA-H.
• Forge effective collaboration within diverse ARPA-H teams, fostering a shared understanding of scientific opportunities and program goals.
• Convey complex scientific concepts clearly and succinctly to both technical and lay audiences.
• Actively engage in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to accelerate the success of ARPA-H initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.