Project Manager, Research & Innovation

The Epilepsy Foundation is looking for a Project Manager to join our Research & Innovation team. This person will lead the successful execution of a variety of projects from start to finish.The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities who thrives in fast-paced environments.RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs program administrative and project management work in support of the Research Department. The work involves executing and managing program activities and projects, managing the research web pages, preparing reports, and planning for research department events as well as providing budget assistance, and preparing materials and communications under the direction of the Vice President of Research and Innovation while working closely with the Chief Medical and Innovation Officer.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Department/Administrative Responsibilities:Assists the VP of Research and Chief Medical and Innovation Officer with deliverables as assignedProvides support for Research department-related contract processing as requestedResponsible for Salesforce integration for department activities and deliverablesTriage inquiries to the department on research and innovation projectsCoordinates the dissemination of research education both internally within the Foundation and externally through the local foundation network and on the webWork with EF staff to generate reports for the Professional Advisory Board and Board of Directors as requestedProviding content/materials to the Marketing/Communications team when appropriate (i.e., Foundation Quarterly)Management of Ongoing Research Projects:Maintain Research Web Pages and routinely updatethe following pages:Clinical Trials PortalDevice-a-pedia pagePipeline Tracker WebsiteProject Responsibilities:Serve as a project manager of the Research Ambassador Program which includes responsibilities such as:Planning and tracking of timelines and checklists for tasks to be completedCoordinate meetings with appropriate committees to execute the programCoordinates the production of meeting materials and communications with speakers, participants, and staffAssists in the budget management of the Research Ambassador program and related expenses including venue and vendor contractsActs as staff liaison with other project management/events/operations teams to manage logistical or administrative planning for the Research Ambassador ProgramManage event logistics and serve as internal point of contact (registration, ordering, and shipping materials)Assists with managing project coordination events/operations team to manage logistical or administrative planning for research-related events for the Pipeline Conference, Shark Tank, and Research Roundtable for Epilepsy in a supportive role as requested by the Research Project manager, VP of Research and Innovation, and CMIOAdditional Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerforms related work as required, occasional administrative workEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree in a related fieldExperience RequirementsFive years of progressively responsible experience in program administrationKnowledge of neuroscience preferred Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required KSAs may be substituted for those listed.Other Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications, LicensesProgram administrative practices and procedures as applied to the requirements of the Foundations Research and Professional Education programs. Effective techniques of written communicationSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities/no direct reportsMANAGES0TRAVEL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (est)The Project Manager operates in a professional remote environmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and will require staring at a computer screen and/or documents for extended periods of time, standing/moving around when filing for extended periods of time, some lifting (boxes, packages, office equipment) and moving tables/chairs to set up meeting spacesTravel will be required for Research Department events as requestedPowered by JazzHRp2FnpXEKYV