Program Manager, Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee the research activities of a small team of research scientists

• Quickly make sound judgment calls that balance research strategies, quality, timelines, and stakeholder considerations

• Determine the appropriate timing to initiate new research paths, conclude current ones, or modify deliverables

• Engage in negotiations regarding high-stakes decisions with stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with the VP of Engineering, VP of Research, and CEO

⛳️ Requirements

• A robust technical foundation

• Proven experience in delivering high-stakes research with exceptional quality while under time constraints

• Outstanding communication abilities

• Strong tolerance for differing opinions

• Skilled in negotiation and finding compromises

• High empathy for individuals with opposing views

• A history of successful operation amidst significant uncertainty and ambiguity

• Strong attention to detail and conscientiousness in a fast-paced setting

• Ambitious in positively shaping the future of frontier AI

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work setup

• Flexible working hours

• Required synchronous participation during essential US–Europe overlap hours (~7–10am Pacific)

• Occasional travel for meetings, at least 6 times a year, typically in or around London

• Above-average equity for startups at this developmental stage

• Comprehensive benefits, tailored to the country, including healthcare, maternity/paternity leave, equipment, and travel costs

• Salary adjusted to reflect the local labor market outside the US