Associate Project Manager

Join the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) (www.fnih.org) and become a leader at one of the premier non-profit organizations in the biomedical research field. FNIH works to accelerate research by forging powerful public-private partnerships among the NIH and leading public and private sector institutions, including cutting-edge initiatives such as the Biomarkers Consortium and the Accelerating Medicines Partnership.

Job Description:

The Associate Project Manager provides administrative support for scientific research programs under the supervision of a Scientific Program Manager and the Director of Science. The work will focus primarily on HIV/AIDS vaccine research.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Scientific Program Manager, including:

preparation and communication of reporting instructions and templates to FNIH grantees, including establishing timelines for the reporting process
supporting the initiation of new programs and grants as needed
monitoring compliance with reporting requirements and following up on non-compliance issues
gathering and consolidating grantees’ reports and program metrics
managing service contracts with external vendors in support of project activities
ensuring awardees’ compliance with grant terms and conditions
standardizing project infrastructure and operating procedures

Assist with the planning, executing and documenting periodic and ad hoc meetings including:

Scientific Advisory Board annual meetings
Project Management Committee quarterly meetings
quarterly, monthly and weekly administration meetings with program leadership and/or donors
meetings with institutional staff and representatives to establish and maintain coordination among program, finance, and other administrative staff

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and at least two years project management experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

demonstrated ability to work within complex, multifaceted projects
demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with all levels of organizational structures
strong analytical and logistics skills
demonstrated ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
demonstrated ability to ensure completeness, accuracy and integrity of data and relevant documentation
demonstrated ability to take initiative, solve problems and follow through

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of project management software, such as Microsoft Project
Degree in the biological sciences or demonstrated knowledge of scientific or biomedical research
Skill in the acquisition and use of productivity software

How to Apply

If you are ready to pursue a rewarding career to advance biomedical science, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], with the job title and “WS” included in the subject line. No phone calls, please.