Scientific Program Manager, Brain Tumor Initiative - Remote

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical degree that includes training in the biomedical sciences and at least five years of relevant experience in drug discovery, preclinical development, and/or clinical studies
• Demonstrated successful track record as a mid-level program manager in a biomedical research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in brain tumor research
• Experience in neuro-oncology research
• Team leadership experience in the biomedical research environment

Job SummaryThe Scientific Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of programs, timelines, and deliverables for the Gilbert Family Foundation's Brain Tumor Initiative. Using sound scientific judgement and understanding of BTI goals and objectives, the Scientific Program Manager provides oversight for all BTI programs and activities. The Scientific Program Manager represents BTI in the scientific community with professionalism and a deep understanding of the field and its challenges and is expected to actively engage with relevant communities to develop relationships and opportunities for collaboration and capacity building. The Scientific Program Manager reports to the Foundation's Scientific Officer.Responsibilities

• Review progress and financial reports, highlighting critical issues and report therein
• Conduct site visits to grantee institutions and nurturing the relationships critical to BTI's success
• Lead coordination of virtual and in-person scientific meetings and BTI advisory board meetings
• Develop and maintain relationships with BTI grantees, advisors, and other experts in the field
• Keep abreast of new developments and challenges in the field, and identify resources to address such issues
• Identify and evaluate new opportunities related to BTI
• Provide support to the Scientific Officer as needed

Who We AreThe Gilbert Family Foundation is committed to growing opportunity and equity in Detroit and accelerating a cure for neurofibromatosis.DisclaimerThis is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.Colorado, New York City, California, and Washington Candidates Only. The salary range for this position is eighty-three thousand five hundred dollars to one hundred thirty-five thousand five hundred dollars. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid-time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.