ARPA-H Senior Scientist / Engineer (Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Biological Systems)

Location: Remote; approximately 10–20% CONUS travel is expected to support ARPA-H programs.

Salary: $125,000–$185,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides scientific, technical, and SETA support for federal research and development programs.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to develop, fund, and manage new and existing R&D programs.
• Evaluate the biomedical R&D landscape and identify research portfolio gaps aligned with the ARPA-H mission.
• Assess integration of biological systems with autonomous experimentation, high-throughput screening, sensors, instrumentation, and advanced research platforms.
• Monitor performers’ progress against established metrics and support current technical R&D efforts.
• Read and synthesize complex scientific and technical information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare internal programmatic reports and briefings on health-related topics.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance.
• PhD in biomedical sciences, preferably in biomedical engineering, biochemistry, biomaterials, cell biology, regenerative medicine, cancer biology, or a related field.
• Experience in biomedical engineering strategy.
• At least five years of industry experience, such as in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical companies.
• 2–3 years of prior Government SETA experience.
• Experience with regulatory affairs in regenerative medicine.
• Advanced scientific or engineering expertise in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, organoids, microphysiological systems/organ-on-chip, aging biology, or related biomedical sciences.
• Strong logical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to critically review scientific and technical data.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, including keyboard shortcuts and creating presentation slides and spreadsheets during high-pressure meetings, plus strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional curiosity, continuous learning, and the ability to focus on assigned tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote position with the ability to work independently and as part of an existing team.
• Approximately 10–20% CONUS travel as needed to support the program and Program Manager.
• Full-time employment with benefits described in the company’s benefits information.