Prostate Cancer Foundation · 5 days ago
Manager, Scientific Programs and Communications
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yrThe Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is dedicated to discovering better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. The Manager of Scientific Programs and Communications oversees PCF’s global scientific knowledge exchange and communications programs, facilitating collaboration and delivering accurate scientific information to diverse audiences.
Health Care
Hiring Manager
Benjamin Knox
Responsibilities
Manage PCF’s global scientific knowledge exchange initiatives, including tracking worldwide prostate cancer research developments
Organize and support PCF scientific webinars, working group meetings, and scientific conferences
Attend scientific meetings and symposia to identify and assess prostate cancer research with high-impact potential
Maintain scientific currency in global prostate cancer research through conference participation, comprehensive literature review, and critical scientific and medical analysis
Identify emerging discoveries and research trends across diverse fields that are relevant to PCF’s mission and funding priorities
Generate scientific reports, manuscripts, and enduring scientific materials
Participate in the development of PCF’s publication and scientific communication strategy
Collaborate with other PCF departments to develop accurate, high-quality scientific communications
Provide oversight of scientific information released by the Foundation
Collaborate in the oversight of pre- and post-award administration of PCF’s multidisciplinary, multi-million-dollar prostate cancer research award portfolio
Collaborates in oversight of the PCF grants management database
Manage PCF’s career development programs for early-career researchers
Serve as a point of contact and liaison between PCF and key investigators, clinicians, biopharmaceutical partners, and the broader scientific community
Maintain effective partnerships with PCF Communications and Development teams
Reports to the Vice President, Global Research & Innovation
Works independently with full responsibility for managing and implementing programs under direct supervision
Qualification
Required
Experience in scientific writing for diverse audiences
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with scientists, cross-functional teams, and senior management
Expertise in using online and scientific databases for literature searches and information retrieval
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and scientific databases
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
Keen interest in cancer biology and translational research
Preferred
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in Life Sciences or a related field preferred
Company
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer.
Founded in 1993
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Charles Ryan
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan W. Simons, MD
President and Chief Executive Officer, David H. Koch Chair
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