Program Officer

Job Description:

• Serve as project manager for multiple projects within the Grantmaking portfolio
• Develop, execute, manage, and evaluate competitive biomedical research award programs and ad hoc activities
• Manage timelines and deliverables for grantmaking processes, including peer review and pre- and post-award activities
• Provide programmatic/project oversight of Grants Coordinators and Associates as needed
• Create and implement tools and materials for biomedical research funding opportunities, evaluations, and landscape scans
• Translate biomedical research, datasets, primary research articles, and reviews for diverse audiences
• Develop landscape scans, program evaluations, meeting-outcome documentation, reports, blogs, publications, and lay summaries
• Liaise with clients, applicants, awardees, reviewers, scientific advisory committees, biomedical societies, institutions, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Conduct literature reviews, key informant interviews, and survey development
• Identify scientific reviewers for panels and committees
• Manage due diligence and first-tier review of grant applications and grantee progress and final reports
• Co-facilitate office hours, scientific peer review meetings, and strategic discussions
• Support proposal development, client communications, scopes of work, and project budgets
• Track project progress, schedule meetings, organize project materials, coordinate communications, and assist with budget oversight
• Keep abreast of biomedical research advances and participate in professional networks, development activities, workgroups, committees, and staff meetings

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field such as philanthropy, development, or biomedical research
• Master’s degree in a biomedical-related field is preferred
• PhD in biomedical research and/or previous experience in grants management is advantageous but not required
• Understanding and commitment to operationalizing health and racial equity principles in grantmaking practices and/or approaches to biomedical research
• Commitment to diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Commitment to a growth mindset, flexibility, iteration, and learning
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in or capability of learning Asana, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Suite including Excel, SmartSimple grants management software, WordPress, and video conferencing/calling software
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel for programmatic activities, including regular Massachusetts-based events

Benefits:

• Employer-funded medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Employer contributions to a tax-deferred annuity
• Flexible work schedules
• Policies promoting work/life balance
• Vacation starting at four weeks
• Paid family and medical leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Office closure time for the last week of December
• Fully remote work arrangement