Scientific Project Manager

Job Title: Scientific Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Scientific Project Manager position. This position is responsible for supporting diverse programmatic approaches for the Translational Research department. This role actively contributes to the end-to-end oversight of high-impact funding and non-funding programs to advance a robust preclinical pipeline. This position collaborates with diverse internal stakeholders across the Research Business Unit and offers exposure to multiple scientific staff activities across the Foundation.

The Foundation is hiring two Scientific Project Managers to join the team. These positions may be hybrid-flex or based remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Support scientific staff in collecting, maintaining, and synthesizing information for the Foundation’s initiatives

Manage projects as needed within a portfolio – participate in check-in calls, take notes, disseminate information to the team, support review process, grants contracting and milestone management, troubleshooting and problem-solving during execution
Maintain intelligence on the preclinical R&D/biomarker pipeline across Parkinson’s disease (PD) and related disorders
Create and manage Foundation project committees, working groups, multi-partner consortia and workshops/meetings by working closely with internal and external collaborators to develop agendas, prepare materials for discussion, circulate minutes, and support execution of next steps
Work alongside team members to develop program impact metrics and support program evaluation during and post-grant period
Assist in synthesizing and writing grant portfolio summaries around promising therapeutic targets and biomarkers that the Foundation is funding to be shared with diverse internal and external audiences
Help to shape the Foundation’s programmatic strategy through intelligence tracking and dissemination
Update and collate resources for the Foundation’s Translational research activities
Educate self and team on current key scientific advances and challenges relevant to PD

Qualifications and Skills:

PhD degree in neuroscience preferred
Knowledge in effectively communicating and presenting complex scientific information to a variety of audiences
Knowledge in scientific writing, including the ability to describe data, methodologies, and extract key scientific insights
Ability to distill information into high-impact presentations with informative slides
Track record of successfully completing scientific projects independently, with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines with minimal oversight following an initial training period
Capable of synthesizing large volumes of scientific data and research, summarizing key insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to understand and articulate how specific details fit into the broader context of a project or research area

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)
Competitive dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Employer paid life and disability insurance
18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

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At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.

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