Convergent Research is a focused research organization for conducting non-profit science projects and research. Backed by Protocol Labs.
About the role
Turning an ambitious scientific idea into a functioning organization requires a lot more than good science. There are entities to form, teams to hire, systems to stand up, funders and partners to coordinate, decisions to make, and approximately one million details that need to happen in the right order. At the same time, the founders doing this work are often building an organization for the first time.
What they're looking for
- Operationally rigorous. You notice the details that matter. You keep accurate records, follow through reliably, and know that a small operational gap today can become a much larger problem three weeks from now
- A great juggler. Multiple launches, founder programs, stakeholders, decisions, and deadlines don’t scare you. You can manage several workstreams at once, adjust when priorities change, and keep things moving without adding unnecessary process
- 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, program management, account management, implementation, consulting, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience working directly with founders, executives, clients, partners, or other senior stakeholders
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and follow-through skills
More about this role
Convergent Research is a nonprofit science studio best known for pioneering the Focused Research Organization (FRO). We design, launch, and support mission-driven, time-bound organizations built to solve important scientific and engineering bottlenecks.
FROs are designed to tackle the kinds of problems that benefit from unusual levels of focus, coordination, and scale. Convergent provides the operational backbone that allows FRO teams to move quickly—from legal formation, funding, hiring, finance, and governance to partnerships, communications, and operational systems.
We’ve now taken 14 FROs from idea to operating entity, including four launches in 2026. And we’re not slowing down.
Turning an ambitious scientific idea into a functioning organization requires a lot more than good science.
There are entities to form, teams to hire, systems to stand up, funders and partners to coordinate, decisions to make, and approximately one million details that need to happen in the right order. At the same time, the founders doing this work are often building an organization for the first time.
That’s where you come in.
As our Program Launch Manager , you’ll sit at the center of the FRO...
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