ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) creates and manages alliances with public and private institutions in support of the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's premier medical research agency. The Foundation, also known as the FNIH, works with its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies against diseases and health concerns in the United States and across the globe. The FNIH organizes and administers research projects; supports education and training of new researchers; organizes educational events and symposia; and administers a series of funds supporting a wide range of health issues. Established by Congress in 1990, the FNIH is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Please see our web site at www.fnih.org for more information regarding benefits including 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees with subsidized health insurance for dependents; subsidized parking; 403(B) with immediate vesting and match; all the federal holidays plus one; and more.

EOE STATEMENT: The FNIH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The FNIH celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Description

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health seeks a Project Manager to join the Science Partnerships team, a passionate team of professionals managing multi-million-dollar research programs to develop new ways to prevent and treat diseases. Bring your authentic self to our team to accelerate biomedical innovation that will advance health equity.

The Project Manager is responsible for providing project management support to research programs in the Science Partnerships Division. This will include collaborating in small internal teams with external funding partners and research organizations to plan project milestones and budgets, facilitate successful execution, and monitor and report on progress and results. The position reports to the Program Manager, Population Health Science.

The Project Manager will be expected to collaborate on the successful management of large scientific programs with diverse stakeholders, including:

• Building trusting relationships with internal and external colleagues by providing reliable project management support
• Collaborating with researchers, funding organizations and internal colleagues to develop project proposals and budgets
• Supporting the development and execution of funding and partnership agreements between the FNIH and other research organizations
• Facilitating effective communication within research programs by organizing regular meetings and larger convenings to review progress and challenges
• Proactively identifying and raising issues that require a response, and following up through resolution
• Managing project information, including open actions, deadlines, and interdependencies
• Collecting formal project and financial reports from research partners, and preparing formal reports for funders

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates for the role will be able to demonstrate:

• Enthusiastic interest in biomedical research project management
• 3+ years of scientific project management work experience
• A masters or doctorate in a scientific field, an MBA, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with colleagues with a diverse range of responsibilities and professional and personal backgrounds
• Proficiency with managing information in Microsoft Excel
• A flexible and diplomatic approach to communication
• Ability to prioritize activities across competing demands
• Judgment to work independently and ask for guidance when needed
• Confidence taking responsibility for the accuracy of details in work products
• Courage to take on challenges, learn from setbacks, and develop professionally

Additional consideration will be given to these qualifications:

• Work experience in a biopharmaceutical or health-related research organization
• Education or work experience in public health or global health
• Experience with biomedical product or intervention R&D (e.g., preclinical, clinical, regulatory, introduction)
• Project management certification
• Experience in a client-service role (such as consulting)

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

LOCATION: Maryland, Rockville (Remote Position)