Program Manager - R&D Consortium (Israel Innovation Authority, Track 5) CytoReason, together with TeraCyte and leading partners from industry and academia including Weizmann Institute, Technion, Ben-Gurion University, Sheba Medical Center, Teva, and NVIDIA, are establishing a new R&D consortium supported by the Israel Innovation Authority (Track 5).

The consortium focuses on developing tools and infrastructure for creating multimodal datasets used to train AI models of biological systems, advancing collaborative pre-competitive research and strengthening Israel’s leadership in life sciences and artificial intelligence.

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead the operational and strategic coordination of the consortium, manage the relationship with the Israel Innovation Authority, and facilitate collaboration across partners.

The role includes working closely with senior executives and research leaders across industry and academia, ensuring effective collaboration, promoting technological excellence, and maximizing the impact of the consortium.

Position details :

• Freelance, part-time (~600 hours per year)
• Duration: up to three years

Responsibilities:

Consortium Coordination and Operations

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the consortium.
• Oversee implementation of the consortium work plan and track progress against milestones and approved R&D plans.
• Consolidate work plans across participating organizations and facilitate collaboration among partners.
• Organize consortium meetings and support effective communication and knowledge sharing.

Strategic Development and Collaboration

• Promote the strategic development and added value of the consortium through collaboration among members.
• Identify and encourage joint R&D initiatives between industry and academic partners.
• Strengthen alignment between academic research and industry needs.

Governance and Interface with the Israel Innovation Authority

• Serve as the primary operational interface with the Israel Innovation Authority and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Work closely with Innovation Authority staff, reviewers, and consortium managers.
• Support the work of the consortium’s technical committees and contribute to discussions and decision-making processes.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare periodic progress updates and consortium reports.
• Review technical and financial reports submitted by consortium members to ensure alignment with project progress.

Requirements:

• M.Sc. in Biology, AI, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience working with Biology / AI / Life Sciences companies.
• Proven experience managing complex projects or multi-partner collaborations.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple organizations, preferably including both industry and academia.
• Experience working with publicly funded programs or government agencies is an advantage.