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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. The Jackson Laboratory scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, non-profit biomedical research institution and National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center specializing in mammalian genetics and human genomics. The organization conducts fundamental research to uncover the genetic underpinnings of complex human conditions - including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and aging - while providing critical biomedical data resources and genetically defined model systems (JAX Mice) to the global scientific community. With research and clinical facilities spanning Maine, Connecticut, and California, JAX plays a foundational role in accelerating preclinical drug development, advancing disease discovery, and empowering precision medicine worldwide.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and directing strategic initiatives, program development, and collaboration across diverse projects within the Jackson Laboratories (JAX). This position involves spearheading multifaceted programs, fostering relationships, and contributing to the advancement of JAX's objectives. The incumbent will demonstrate a capacity for handling intricate stakeholder interactions with professionalism, discretion, and a focus on achieving overarching organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the conceptualization, refinement, and expansion of programs/initiatives, assessing their impact and scalability within the organization.
  • Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships, both internally and externally, fostering collaborative efforts for program success.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to identify and propose solutions by leveraging data analysis, aiming to enhance services or products in line with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of specialized workflows tailored to specific program needs, ensuring seamless operations and measurable outcomes.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to teams, offering expertise and support to ensure effective workflow improvements and team development.
  • Represent JAX at relevant industry events, strategic meetings, and forums, playing a moderating role and contributing to discussions.
  • Oversee the creation of resources, including but not limited to materials directed towards stakeholders or the public, supporting the dissemination of program-related information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proven ability to cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships both within and outside the organization.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills necessary for engaging and collaborating with diverse individuals, encompassing various cultures, disciplines, and levels of expertise.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing programs/initiatives, showcasing strategic decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong leadership acumen, showcasing the ability to nurture staff development and achieve strategic objectives effectively.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required, up to [Percentage] of the time, based on organizational needs.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education Required: Master's degree

Preferred Education: Doctorate degree

Minimum Experience Required: 4 years

Preferred Experience: 6 years

Pay Range: $98885 - $165554

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California, New York, Florida), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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