Biomedical & Health Sciences Program Lead

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid holidays

Paid personal leave

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Job summary

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks a Program Officer to manage workshops and related activities spanning neuroscience, neurodegenerative disorders, and drug R&D. Collaborate with experts, sponsors, and National Academies staff to ensure objectives, content quality, and deliverables are met.

Role may supervise staff and requires strong analytics and communication skills. Hybrid work environment with onsite duties; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of biomedical, technical, or policy issues in health sciences.
• Strong program management, including scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to analyze complex info and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong facilitation skills for engaging experts with differing views.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshops, meetings, and related projects with oversight.
• Coordinate agendas, presenters, and deliverables; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Support committee formation, materials, and liaison with National Academies entities.
• Research and write background papers, summaries, and reports for audiences.
• Supervise project staff and provide day‑to‑day direction.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budget management

Facilitation skills

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. in related field

Job description

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks a Program Officer to manage workshops and related activities spanning neuroscience, neurodegenerative disorders, and drug R&D. Collaborate with experts, sponsors, and National Academies staff to ensure objectives, content quality, and deliverables are met.

Role may supervise staff and requires strong analytics and communication skills. Hybrid work environment with onsite duties; travel may be involved.