Program Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Act as the project manager for various initiatives within the Grantmaking portfolio.

• Design, implement, oversee, and assess competitive biomedical research award programs and additional activities as needed.

• Oversee timelines and deliverables associated with grantmaking processes, including peer reviews and both pre- and post-award activities.

• Provide programmatic and project supervision for Grants Coordinators and Associates when required.

• Develop and execute tools and materials for biomedical research funding opportunities, evaluations, and landscape analyses.

• Interpret biomedical research, datasets, primary articles, and reviews for a variety of audiences.

• Create landscape analyses, program evaluations, documentation of meeting outcomes, reports, blogs, publications, and lay summaries.

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, applicants, awardees, reviewers, scientific advisory committees, biomedical societies, institutions, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Perform literature reviews, conduct key informant interviews, and develop surveys.

• Identify scientific reviewers for panels and committees.

• Oversee due diligence and initial reviews of grant applications as well as grantee progress and final reports.

• Co-facilitate office hours, scientific peer review meetings, and strategic discussions.

• Assist in proposal development, client communications, scopes of work, and project budgets.

• Monitor project progress, schedule meetings, organize project materials, coordinate communications, and support budget oversight.

• Stay informed about advancements in biomedical research and engage in professional networks, development activities, workgroups, committees, and staff meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field such as philanthropy, development, or biomedical research.

• A Master’s degree in a biomedical-related field is preferred.

• A PhD in biomedical research and/or prior experience in grants management is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Understanding and dedication to implementing health and racial equity principles in grantmaking practices and/or biomedical research approaches.

• Commitment to diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.

• A growth mindset, with flexibility, adaptability, and a focus on learning.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in or willingness to learn Asana, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Suite (including Excel), SmartSimple grants management software, WordPress, and video conferencing software.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also being a self-starter.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Outstanding organizational, critical thinking, and interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Willingness and capability to travel for programmatic activities, including regular events based in Massachusetts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-funded medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Employer contributions towards a tax-deferred annuity.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Policies that promote work/life balance.

• Vacation starting at four weeks.

• Paid family and medical leave.

• 13 paid holidays.

• Office closure during the last week of December.

• Fully remote work arrangement.