Senior Project Manager or Program Manager

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Program Manager, Translational Science to manage a portfolio of cancer projects and the Cancer Steering Committee (CSC) under the FNIH Biomarkers Consortium. The CSC engages diverse stakeholders, including biopharmaceutical companies, patient advocacy and nonprofit partners, government (scientific and regulatory), and academic organizations to address areas of unmet need in cancer research in support of both the patient and scientific communities. This position will provide overarching management of the steering committee activities that include working groups for project development, oversight of the cancer research portfolio, as well as development of new partnerships. Critically, this role will require expertise in stakeholder management, strategic thinking and planning, and deep expertise in cancer biology. It is anticipated that this role will require oversight of one or more project managers. This position will provide overarching leadership for the cancer biomarkers portfolio, convene and lead multistakeholder partnerships, and demonstrate thought leadership relevant to the cancer portfolio and Biomarkers Consortium. This position will report to the Director for the Biomarkers Consortium and collaborate closely with the Director for Cancer at the FNIH offices located in North Bethesda, Maryland. This is a non-research, administrative management position requiring excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a high level of organization, diplomacy, focus, ability to work under tight deadlines, and familiarity with biomedical research environments. A scientific background or years of on-the-job experience in cancer research is strongly preferred. An individual with vision and insight into the evolving needs for the future and global impact of cancer is also strongly preferred. Travel to key scientific conferences and forums is expected of this position. Final determination of position level upon hire will be based on experience and leadership capabilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Scientific & Program Leadership & Portfolio Management Lead the overall scientific and operational strategy for the Cancer Steering Committee (CSC) within the FNIH Biomarker Consortium Build and sustain a collaborative ecosystem aligned around shared scientific and translational goals Facilitate the ideation and prioritization of projects within the CSC Represent the CSC in scientific, clinical, and policy forums Contribute to publications, presentations, and strategic communications Assists in cross portfolio duties with other disease area organizational leaders. Partnership Development & Partner Engagement Lead engagement with biopharmaceutical companies, academic investigators, technology partners, advocacy groups, and persons with lived experience Partner with Strategic Alliances and Advancement to secure and align funding to support the CSC projects Articulate the value proposition and impact of the Biomarker Consortium and the CSC to diverse funders Ensure transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making across all partners and any relevant external organizations Program Governance & Execution Oversee timelines, milestones, budgets, and deliverables across the CSC portfolio Manage internal CSC staff and review all deliverables. Initiate, develop and manage all aspects of multiple projects, applying knowledge of process, finance, and contracts to project activities to ensure goals are met on time and within budget Develop and manage grants/contracts, including evaluation and refinement of statements of work, project budgets, milestones, and deliverables Compensation details: 125000-175000 Yearly Salary PI889d807fcfd6-25448-41088264