Program Lead, Biomedical & Health Sciences

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan: medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays and paid personal leave

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Job summary

The National Academies seeks an Associate Program Officer for the Biomedical and Health Sciences Program in Washington, DC. The role supports neuroscience, brain health, traumatic brain injury, cognitive aging, and research infrastructure through project management, workshops, and dissemination activities.

You will engage researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and lived-experience communities, synthesizing material for planning committees and coordinating meetings in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge.
• Three years of related professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project management: lead one or more programs, coordinate activities and develop materials.
• Committee management: recruit nominees, communicate with chairs and sponsors, prepare reports.
• Research and writing: gather materials, synthesize findings, prepare background papers and summaries.
• Staff management: supervise and mentor staff, provide guidance and feedback.
• Project development: assist senior staff, raise funds, manage funder/alumni relations.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Synthesis of scientific information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

The National Academies seeks an Associate Program Officer for the Biomedical and Health Sciences Program in Washington, DC. The role supports neuroscience, brain health, traumatic brain injury, cognitive aging, and research infrastructure through project management, workshops, and dissemination activities.

You will engage researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and lived-experience communities, synthesizing material for planning committees and coordinating meetings in a hybrid work environment.