Manager, Scientific Initiatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust benefits plan

Generous PTO - 20 days

Extraordinary holiday schedule

Job summary

ISPOR is seeking a Manager for Scientific Initiatives in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. This role involves serving as the liaison for various member groups, managing meetings, and supporting high-quality HEOR projects. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. The position includes a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $70,000 and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Join ISPOR to impact health decisions globally while enjoying excellent benefits and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, research, or healthcare-related field.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage group meetings, prepare agendas and summaries.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person events.
• Maintain membership databases and moderate online communities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare-related field

Master's degree in science or healthcare-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ISPOR is recognized as the global leader in the field of health economics and outcomes research excellence (HEOR). We promote HEOR to improve decision making for health globally.

THE POSITION

Manager, Scientific Initiatives

The Scientific Initiatives department is integral to ISPOR's mission. The team supports many of ISPOR's member groups—special interest groups (SIGs), councils, and roundtables. These groups develop high‑quality HEOR projects, scientific publications, webinars, and presentations. The department also advises on scientific and health policy content for ISPOR conferences, initiatives, marketing, and related activities. The Manager, Scientific Initiatives is responsible for working with designated member groups as a project manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Manager, Scientific Initiatives you will be the staff liaison for:

• Special Interest Groups (SIG)
• Assigned Task Forces, Councils, Roundtables and Working Groups
• Communities of Interest and Special Interest Group Online Communities
• ISPOR Initiatives

Responsibilities include managing group meetings, preparing agendas and summaries, coordinating virtual and in‑person events, maintaining membership databases, moderating online communities, scanning healthcare news, promoting scientific content, collaborating across ISPOR departments, and supporting the organization’s strategic plans.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in science, health economics, pharmacy or other health‑care‑related or health services research‑related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, research, healthcare or related field; Master's training can count toward this experience.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines, results orientation.
• Strategic and operational approach, strong project management, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive and problem‑solver.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the organization to drive execution and foster innovation.
• Advanced note‑taking skills and ability to write clear summaries or reports.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new technology platforms.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Master's degree in science, economics, pharmacy or other health‑care‑related or health services research‑related field.
• Knowledge of HEOR and/or healthcare policy.
• Exposure and/or training on how to write and/or review scientific publications preferred. Experience conducting scientific literature searches.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Public speaking ability and good presentation skills.

OUR LOCATION

ISPOR’s headquarters is in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, half‑way between Philadelphia and New York City. Our staff work 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. Exempt position 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.

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.

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