Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is seeking an Associate Project Manager for Translational Science to assist in the conduct of major research partnerships with diverse stakeholders. The role involves managing impactful research initiatives related to translational science research in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the conduct of major research partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including biopharmaceutical companies, healthcare not-for-profit partners, government, and academic scientists
- Assist in the day-to-day management of highly impactful research initiatives related to translational science research
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Proficiency in writing (e.g. generation of clear and concise business documents, written reports and meeting summaries)
- Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to different priorities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- A desire to provide service excellence in project management
- Advanced competence in use of Microsoft Office suites (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- A bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field (Master's degree is a plus)
- Strong interest in scientific project management
- Greater than 2 years of work experience, ideally in the health care, government, scientific or biotech/pharma industry, or non-profit sector
- Experience in working with scientific stakeholder/clients is a plus
- Knowledge of culture, systems, and organization of NIH, FDA and/or the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
- Familiarity with management of contracts is a plus
- Prior role in consulting or client-based environment is a plus
- Prior role in nonprofit research environment is a plus
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment, including virtual and at the FNIH offices located in North Bethesda, Maryland.
- Remote positions require travel to the office once per quarter for three days for structured team-building activities.
- In addition, some travel is required to relevant meetings and conferences.
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