Program Director

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•$99,466 - $144,643•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Director (PD) is a senior leader for the Resnek Family Center for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Reporting to and partnering with the center director and principal investigator (PI), the PD is responsible for developing, resourcing, and executing the center’s growth strategy. The Center is a philanthropically funded research initiative focused on advancing research and developing therapies for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), while also contributing to progress in liver diseases more broadly. The PD collaborates across Mass General Brigham (MGB), the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and external partners to build infrastructure, strengthen partnerships, and advance the Center’s impact. The role encompasses strategic planning, organizational and personnel management, financial sustainability, fundraising, communications, and operational oversight. The PD also helps position the Center as a leader in PSC research locally, nationally, and internationally, and is expected to maintain deep expertise in PSC and liver disease.

Requirements

8–10+ years of program management experience.
1–2 years of team leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
Proven leadership and management skills, with a track record of successful program development and implementation.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced skills in stakeholder engagement, project and personnel management, financial acumen, fundraising, and marketing and communications.
Ability to assess, conceptualize, implement, anticipate, and bring individuals and groups at all levels together around shared goals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to translate vision into reality.
Deep expertise in PSC and liver disease.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the PI to design and implement an efficient organizational framework aligned with the Center’s goals and suitable as a model for other MGB centers and programs.
Advise the PI and shape and execute short- and long-term plans for engagement, impact, growth, sustainability, and leadership succession; define benchmarks, monitor progress, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Build partnerships across MGB departments, divisions, institutes, centers, and programs to engage experts, encourage innovation, and expand the Center’s impact.
Cultivate and strengthen external partnerships locally, nationally, and globally, including relationships with PSC Partners, the American Liver Foundation, research collaborators, and new strategic allies.
Build and lead a cohesive team, fostering an inclusive culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth in alignment with MGB policies.
Identify and secure diverse funding sources, including philanthropy, government and private grants, corporate and industry partnerships, and business ventures.
Work with the AMC Development Office to develop and implement a fundraising strategy, identify funding opportunities and priorities, engage donors, and build relationships with major donors, including the Resnek family.
Work with MGB Office of Strategic Communications to lead communications and awareness efforts, including website management, social media, digital platforms, content creation, and media relations.
Manage and expand the Center’s scientific advisory committee and explore additional committees or groups that support the Center’s goals.
Oversee research conferences and high-profile meetings that share advances and position the Center as a thought leader.
Maintain expertise in PSC and liver disease, track industry trends and emerging healthcare developments, and use this knowledge to guide strategy and recommendations.
Assume additional strategic and operational responsibilities as the Center expands and evolves.
Ensure successful day-to-day operations and develop infrastructure that supports operational excellence.