Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is seeking top talent for its Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager position. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the scientific strategy for therapeutic portfolios across the preclinical pipeline, overseeing complex portfolios and programs across all stages of the grant lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develops and articulates a differentiated, solutions-oriented scientific perspective for assigned portfolios and programs, integrating insights from emerging scientific trends, internal teams, and external advisors, and consistently communicating progress
- Manages assigned portfolio(s) through all stages of grant-making and funding (opportunity sourcing, proposal development, review, contracting, milestone management, and close-out), troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed
- Conceptualizes and implements departmental RFAs and RFPs, communicates learnings and makes suggestions for improving processes through discussions with team members
- Supports department management with operational and budgetary planning around assigned portfolios and/or programs
- Develops and maintains strong positive relationships with research community and key opinion leaders in assigned programs and/or portfolios
- Serves as organization point person for internal and external communication of progress in assigned programs/portfolios/cross-functional strategies
- Represents research strategy at internal and external meetings and takes an active role supporting more significant donor/fundraising stewardship
- Supports research management in new team member onboarding, mentoring, and coaching (on portfolio and program level)
- Educates self on current key scientific advances and challenges relevant to Parkinson’s disease, helps identify gaps in assigned portfolio/programs and recommends strategies to address these gaps through by working closely with team and department lead
Skills
- PhD with relevant work experience in biotech or biopharma or healthcare consulting
- Demonstrated experience in therapeutic development and translational research
- Strong track record of scientific management of programs and portfolios, with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific, technical, and business information across programs and portfolios, and translate it into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate portfolio and program vision and ensure alignment among team and department leadership on strategy, status, and risks
- Demonstrate initiative and independence to identify short- and long-term portfolio needs, incorporating input from cross-functional stakeholders at the foundation
- Specific expertise in PD research
Benefits
- 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation 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 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
- Flexible work environment. 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.
- The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.
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