The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research · 1 week ago
Program Director (Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $160K/yrThe Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is seeking a Program Director for its Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program. This role involves aligning the Foundation’s clinical programs with its scientific goals and ensuring the success of large-scale studies in Parkinson’s disease.
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Responsibilities
Identify, scope, and execute strategic programs against the Foundation’s Clinical Research priorities and Research Business Unit vision in collaboration with the Foundation’s Research leadership, strategic funding partners, clinical program leadership, and external advisors
Delegate work to, coach, and oversee work product of project and relationship managers focused on accelerating clinical-stage research in Parkinson’s to ensure achievement of clinical program deliverables; provide feedback to people managers that can inform performance management of project and relationship managers
Oversee project/program-level budgets and hold team accountable to annual financial targets
Oversee ongoing refinement and dissemination of the Foundation’s operational best practices for clinical programs, including global cohort studies
Maintain intelligence on trends and upcoming challenges in the clinical operations landscape for Parkinson’s and related disorders; anticipate field needs to prioritize the Foundation’s research funding and stakeholder engagement
Manage strategic plans at all stages from concept development, acquiring internal and external buy-in, resource allocation, risk monitoring, and problem-solving as issues arise
Provide quality review/quality assurance to the Foundation’s coordinated clinical programs with focus on mitigating risk as a sponsor and implementation partner
Serve as a thought and accountability partner on cross-functional initiatives and tracking progress against department, business unit, and organizational key performance indicators
Support annual strategic planning for the Clinical Research team (e.g., prioritization and allocation of resourcing, identifying, and scoping annual strategic imperatives, assessing performance against funding and scientific goals)
Cultivate successful working relationships up and across the organizational hierarchy, including anticipating and addressing the needs of Research leadership and other senior executives, creating executive-level communications to communicate strategic impact of the Foundation’s Clinical Research activities, and driving cross-functional alignment against major business unit and enterprise-level programs and projects
Build strong relationships with clinical program leadership, clinical program operational partners, clinical study and site network personnel, key opinion leaders, strategic funding partners, and the patient and participant community
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in biopharma, healthcare consulting, clinical research, public health, including previous program management responsibilities
Proven matrix management and team leadership experience
Working knowledge and interest in clinical research practices
Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in personal and/or professional settings
Proven experience in identifying short and long-term program needs, creatively formulating plans with cross-functional input, efficiently achieving timely decisions/alignment, and organizing and deploying resources
Proven ability to influence cross-functionally and drive alignment among the team, with peers, and with senior leadership; demonstrable level of executive presence
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate program vision and motivate the team; ability to ensure broader organization is aligned with and aware of program strategy, status, and risks
Strong decision-making abilities amidst ambiguity; ability to make judgment calls on tough issues and own that responsibility
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including team-based problem-solving approaches
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally (up to 15%)
Benefits
15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
Competitive dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Employer paid life and disability insurance
18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.
Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis.
The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.
Company
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Michael J.
Founded in 2000
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brooks
Co-Founder and CEO
Sohini Chowdhury
Deputy CEO
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