
Scientific Advisor (ARPA-H: Aging) at Ripple Effect. Do you create transformative, proactive health solutions to help people from becoming patients? Are you seeking a fast-paced, dynamic environment to pursue innovative scientific research and technological breakthroughs?. Join our dynamic team at Ripple Effect as a Scientific Advisor in the area of . Aging Biology. at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 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 expertise in aging, tissue engineering, disease modeling, and/or target discovery.. 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-AM-05T. . Location. : Remote. . Employee Type. : Exempt, Full-Time Regular . (Ask our recruiters about . flexible work arrangements. ) . . Telework. : Partial or Full Time. . Travel Required. : Yes. . Clearance. : Public Trust. . Citizenship. : Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. . . Manager. : No. . . Number of Openings. : 1. . . Salary Range. : $104,702.00 - $130,878.00 per year (how we . pay and promote. ) . Responsibilities. . Conduct comprehensive landscaping of unmet needs in regenerative medicine, aging, metabolism and inflammation to identify high-impact funding opportunities.. . Design and develop funding programs, including defining scope, eligibility criteria, and evaluation metrics, to support innovative research in health-related fields.. . Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align funding opportunities with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.. . Lead the evaluation of research proposals submitted to funding programs, assessing scientific merit, feasibility, and potential for transformative patient outcomes.. . Evaluate proposals involving multi-omics integration, in vivo genetics, and mechanistic validation.. . Provide detailed feedback to applicants and coordinate peer review processes to ensure rigorous and fair evaluation standards.. . Engage with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners to align funding initiatives with industry needs and commercialization potential.. . Coordinate with clinical teams to incorporate biobank and personalized medicine perspectives into funding program design.. . Work with Technology Transfer teams to identify patentable methodologies arising from funded projects and support commercialization discussions.. . Represent the team at scientific symposia and industry events to promote funding programs and build strategic partnerships.. . Perform other job-related duties as assigned.. . Minimum Education and Experience. . Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field required.. . Minimum of 10 years of experience in biomedical research, with a proven track record of advancing programs from discovery to proof-of-concept.. . Basic Requirements. . Prior experience working with government extramural R&D funding agencies or with an ARPA (e.g., ARPA-H, DARPA). . Extensive expertise in regenerative medicine, aging, and inflammation, with proficiency in tissue engineering, disease modeling, and target discovery.. . Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding.. . Experience with intellectual property management, including patent drafting and commercialization discussions.. . Strong publication record in high-impact journals (e.g., Nature, Science, Cell Stem Cell).. . Proficiency in multi-omics integration, in vivo pre-clinical models, genetics, and high-throughput screening methodologies.. . Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex research programs.. . Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering invited talks at international conferences.. . Skills that Set You Apart. . Experience with IRB approvals and clinical team coordination for biobank development.. . Background in advanced imaging, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and genetic manipulation techniques.. . Prior engagement with technology transfer offices and industry partners for commercialization efforts.. . If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! . About Ripple Effect. . Ripple Effect is an . award-winning. women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across . Communications & Outreach. , . Research & Evaluation. , . Program Management & Policy. , . Digital Transformation. , and . Technical & Scientific Support. solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. . Hiring Process. | . Life at Ripple. . Company Location: United States.