The Scientific Program Manager oversees a portfolio of scientific programs and research investments that support the Gilbert Family Foundation's Curing NF priorities. This role provides scientific leadership across funded projects, manages program deliverables and outcomes, and cultivates strategic relationships with researchers, advisors, and partner organizations to advance the Foundation's mission.
About the role
Manage the full lifecycle of assigned research awards, including kickoff, progress monitoring, reviews, amendments, and scientific closeout activities
Evaluate scientific progress, provide guidance to investigators, and assess project outcomes against established objectives
Partner with internal stakeholders to support grant administration, financial reviews, budget oversight, and data-sharing requirements
Conduct portfolio analyses, identify emerging scientific opportunities, and contribute to the development of research priorities and Requests for Applications (RFAs)
Collaborate with other Scientific Program Managers and cross-functional partners to advance portfolio strategy and maximize impact across programs
Support Scientific Advisory Board activities by preparing insights, recommendations, and scientific updates
Develop and maintain relationships with grantees, advisors, investigators, partner organizations, and other key stakeholders within the scientific community
Represent the Gilbert Family Foundation at scientific conferences, meetings, site visits, and other external engagements
Convene and facilitate working groups and collaborative forums that strengthen coordination among funded programs and research teams
Collaborate on the planning and execution of scientific meetings and events that promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and advancement of Curing NF objectives
About you
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced scientific or medical degree with training in biomedical sciences
Direct experience in drug discovery, preclinical development, clinical studies, or a related area of biomedical research
Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific progress against defined objectives and communicate findings clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences
Strong interpersonal, stakeholder-management, and written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience convening and aligning multiple stakeholders around complex goals and outcomes
Prior grantmaking, foundation, or philanthropic program experience
Experience overseeing research grants or contracts
Experience in Neurofibromatosis, rare disease, or a related field of biomedical research
Experience managing program or research budgets
What you’ll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
The Gilber t Family Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation founded by Jennifer and Dan Gilber t to accelerate a cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and build economic opportunity and equity in the city of Detroit. The Gilber t Family Foundation supports groundbreaking, cutting-edge research in hopes of eradicating NF1, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves anywhere in the body. Additionally, the Foundation supports the economic stability and mobility of residents in Detroit by investing in wealth-building opportunities and breaking down systemic barriers.
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