Remote Program Officer, Biomedical Research Grantmaking

Inside Philanthropy; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Health Resources in Action, Inc. (HRiA) seeks a Program Officer, Biomedical Research Grantmaking, to advance health by creating, managing, and evaluating grant programs supporting biomedical research.

You will build relationships with awardees, scientific committees, and clients, while traveling occasionally for HRiA activities and events. The role focuses on translating biomedical research into usable deliverables, landscape scans, and program evaluations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in philanthropy, development, or biomedical research.
• Master’s degree in a biomedical field preferred; PhD advantageous.
• Commitment to operationalizing health and racial equity in grantmaking and biomedical research.
• Strong belief in diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and high quality work.
• Willingness to learn new software and adapt to evolving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple grant programs and timelines within the Grantmaking portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate grant opportunities, including peer review and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with applicants, awardees, and reviewers; support client communications.

Skills

Philanthropy experience

Grantmaking

Project management

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Asana & MS Office

Budgeting

Growth mindset

Education

Master’s degree in biomedical field

PhD in biomedical research (advantageous)

Tools

Asana

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

SmartSimple

WordPress

Video conferencing

Job description

Health Resources in Action, Inc. (HRiA) seeks a Program Officer, Biomedical Research Grantmaking, to advance health by creating, managing, and evaluating grant programs supporting biomedical research.

You will build relationships with awardees, scientific committees, and clients, while traveling occasionally for HRiA activities and events. The role focuses on translating biomedical research into usable deliverables, landscape scans, and program evaluations.