Senior Associate, Neuroscience

MILKEN INSTITUTE•Washington, DC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy Pillar is looking for a talented scientific or biomedical research professional to join the research and strategy team for the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented professional with excellent research, synthesis, and organizational skills to join our team. This team member will work with private foundations to develop funding strategies and disburse philanthropic dollars to SPARC managed research initiatives. Recent areas of focus have included: Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, ALS, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, community-based health interventions. Successful team members are able to dive deep into the science of a research field, engage with the community, and synthesize and summarize key areas for investment for executive level partners.

Requirements

Ph.D./ MPH or other advanced degree in a field related to biomedicine, clinical practice or public health with at least 2 years of experience beyond academic studies; scientific program management (within nonprofit or government organizations) and/or management consulting experience recommended.
Demonstrated effective knowledge of project management or formal certification. Experience with all aspects of project management in a scientific or health-related field.
Scientific writing experience for both technical and lay audiences;
High intellectual capacity and curiosity that can be and has been applied to learning new areas of science and technology and related fields;
Facility in navigating scientific literature, scientific conferences, and other biomedical and clinical research resources;
Familiarity with scientific grant evaluation and peer review processes;
Understanding of the clinical and research funding landscape around the world, especially the role of philanthropy;
Personal attitude that includes being outgoing, entrepreneurial, action-oriented, flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing situations and have a good sense of humor; and
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to due diligence efforts for various neuroscience related projects in our portfolio.
Lead state of the science and state of the system analysis for various health projects, which can include landscaping of latest scientific research, experimental therapies, industry pipelines, key research players, drug development models, key nonprofit and advocacy stakeholders, etc.
Support program planning, strategy and coordination efforts including stakeholder management
Support activities related to scientific advisory board management for each project, including coordinating meetings, preparing materials, note-taking, conducting specific analysis as requested, etc.
Support development of executive-level literature and presentations to communicate findings for philanthropists, researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, advisors, etc.
Represent the Milken Institute within the broader biomedical and clinical research community throughout the due diligence process and at various industry-specific events; and
Contribute to communications efforts to build awareness of key funding opportunities, philanthropy resources, and overall opportunities to engage with the Milken Institute amongst the philanthropic and nonprofit communities.
Duties as assigned.