Manager, Engagement & Awards

ISPOR; Lawrenceville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust benefits plan

PTO – 20 days prorated

Holiday schedule

Job summary

ISPOR in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is seeking a Manager, Engagement & Awards to lead awards programs and travel grants. The role works with the Executive Office, Marketing, Events, and Member Engagement to deliver governance, nominations, judging, and ceremonies across global communities.

You will oversee cross-functional collaboration, contribute to strategic plans, and support budgeted initiatives. The position is hybrid, with onsite work two days per week, and offers a competitive starting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, health sciences, health policy, marketing, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit membership/association, or related organization.
• Experience working with Awards programs and Member Groups highly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and cultural awareness skills. Able to handle complex cultural situations diplomatically.
• Persuasive verbal and written communication skills, including communicating with precision and effectiveness to drive execution and foster innovation.
• Highly professional, customer/member service-driven, with evidence of effective communication with diverse members and stakeholders.
• Results- and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Integrity and commitment to ISPOR mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the ISPOR Awards Council and committees to guide program direction and governance.
• Design and deliver timelines for nominations, submissions, judging, promotions, and ceremonies while coordinating with cross-department teams.
• Oversee the Travel Grant Program, manage timelines, and enhance visibility through strategic communications.
• Catalogue the impact of ISPOR Awards activities in line with ISPOR Strategic Plan 2030 and Amplify HEOR.
• Lead engagement efforts related to communities and volunteer management.
• Assist in developing business plans and budgets and manage projects within approved budgets.
• Provide onsite meeting support as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cultural awareness

Verbal and written communication

Customer/member service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Department: Membership & Engagement

Reports to: Senior Director, Membership & Engagement

Employment Status: Full-time

Job Grade: 6

ISPOR is recognized as the global leader in the field of health economics and outcomes research excellence (HEOR). Do you want to work for a world-class organization where scientific content plays a vital role in advancing ISPOR's mission to promote HEOR to improve decision-making for health globally?

The Position

We are actively seeking a Manager, Engagement & Awards

The Manager, Engagement & Awards leads the strategy, operations, and implementation of ISPOR's awards and travel grant programs in support of the Society's mission and strategic priorities. This position manages the ISPOR Awards Council, including the Council Chair, sevencommittees, and approximately 35 volunteer leaders, ensuring effective governance, communications, and business operations. The role oversees the full awards lifecycle, including nominations and submissions, judging, promotion, winner and volunteer leader support, vendor coordination, awards materials, and ceremony development. This position also manages the ISPOR Travel Grant Program, which awards more than 100 grants annually to students, LMIC researchers, and patients across ISPOR's two flagship conferences. Working cross-functionally with the Executive Office, Marketing and Communications, Events, and Member Engagement teams, the Manager supports complex timelines, communication strategies, budget-aligned project execution, and onsite meeting needs. The role also leads engagement efforts related to communities and volunteer management and helps catalogue and communicate the global impact of ISPOR Awards activities in alignment with the ISPOR Strategic Plan 2030 and Amplify HEOR initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and support the ISPOR Awards Council, including the Council Chair, seven committees, and approximately 35 members, in the successful management of annual awards programs. Ensure the Council reflects a global, diverse, and representative cross-section of ISPOR and the HEOR field to guide the program's strategic direction. Manage Council governance, communications, and business operations.
• Manage and lead implementation of the ISPOR Awards Program, including the design and delivery of comprehensive process timelines for candidate nominations and submissions, judging, promotion, winner and volunteer leader support, internal and external communications, production of awards materials with external vendors, and development of the awards ceremony. Coordinate and leverage cross-departmental resources, including the Executive Office, Marketing and Communications, Events, and Member Engagement, to execute the program effectively. Apply strategic insight to source high-quality award candidates for marquee awards, particularly the Impact and Donabedian Awards. Leverage project management tools such as Asana to maintain complex timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage and oversee the ISPOR Travel Grant Program, including program direction, timeline management, and deadline adherence. Execute communication strategies to increase program visibility across key channels.
• Catalogue and communicate the global impact of ISPOR Awards activities as they relate to the ISPOR Strategic Plan 2030 and Amplify HEOR initiatives.
• Lead engagement efforts related to communities and volunteer management.
• Assist in the development of business plans and budgets.
• Manage projects and initiatives in alignment with approved budgets.
• Provide onsite meeting support as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement

• A bachelor's degree in business, health sciences, health policy, marketing, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit membership/association, or related organization.
• Experience working with Awards programs and Member Groups highly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and cultural awareness skills. Able to handle complex cultural situations diplomatically.
• Persuasive verbal and written communication skills, including communicating with precision and effectiveness to drive execution and foster innovation across levels and functions.
• Highly professional, customer/member service-driven, with evidence of effective communication with members and stakeholders from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds.
• Results- and detail-oriented.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, with the ability to learn new technology platforms.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of ISPOR

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global scientific association or related group.
• Successful performance in a matrix/cross-functional team environment, with a natural inclination for working collaboratively across teams, cultures, and experience levels.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Office-based: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel is required: expected 2-6 times per year, including international travel and quarterly attendance in the ISPOR office for staff events.
• Must be able to work varied hours as necessary.

OUR LOCATION

Nestled half-way between Philadelphia and New York City, ISPOR's headquarters is in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Our staff works in the office in a hybrid arrangement (onsite two days per week). Remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

WHY APPLY?

ISPOR provides an excellent total compensation package including:

• Competitive pay. This position is Exempt with a starting salary range of $65,000 - $70,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Robust benefits plan.
• Generous PTO – 20 days prorated the first year.
• Extraordinary holiday schedule including winter break (the last week of the year)

Work Authorization

We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; however, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (U.S.) on a full-time basis. ISPOR will not provide employment sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B Visa or other U.S. employment authorization).

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISPOR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability or have difficulty accessing or using the applicant system to apply for a position, contact [e-mail].

ABOUT US

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), is an international, multistakeholder, nonprofit dedicated to advancing HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. The Society is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and resources in the field.

ISPOR's community of 14,000 individual and chapter members from 110+ countries include a wide variety of healthcare stakeholders, including researchers and academicians, assessors and regulators, payers and policy makers, the life sciences industry, healthcare providers, and patient engagement organizations. The Society's leadership has served as an unbiased resource and catalyst for innovation in the field for over 20 years.

OUR CULTURE

ISPOR is a Society firmly committed to the advancement of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) based on sound methods and scientific excellence. ISPOR believes that diversity and inclusion are foundational principles for achieving our mission, and that diversity and inclusion are valuable and relevant to all of our Society's activities: cultivating and sustaining significant, high-quality education programs, publications, member benefits, and networking.

ISPOR is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

OUR PROCESS

We are committed to hiring the best talent and providing a productive and supportive organizational culture for staff to learn and grow within a flexible environment. We are transparent in posting salary ranges and outlining what candidates should expect from our hiring process.

Candidates who advance in our preliminary review process will have the opportunity to discuss the position, their background, and lived skillsets related to the position with ISPOR HR via Teams meeting.

Those who advance to subsequent steps in our interview process may participate in up to 3 rounds of meetings via Teams or in person. Each discussion could consist of multiple ISPOR staff members. The final interview may include a thought exercise/presentation with the hiring team.

We look forward to welcoming you to ISPOR!