Alliance Program Manager- MIT Koch Institute

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Alliance Program Manager

The MIT Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research seeks a program manager to manage multiple research programs, projects, and activities, including industry and clinical collaborations.

Responsibilities include project and grants management and reporting; coordinating sponsored research, contract, and IP documentation; supporting business development efforts from negotiations through completed projects; working with the executive director, faculty, and partners on administering and delivering programs; and planning meetings, events, and special projects to advance KI’s cancer research mission.

A full description of this position is available here.

The Koch Institute is proud of its culture of collaboration, innovation, and translational research--especially that focused on the convergence of many scientific disciplines.  

Required Qualifications: 

• B.Sc.
• At least three years of experience in an industry, academic, research, or nonprofit environment
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, financial, project management, and written and oral communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs, multitask, and set and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work strategically, independently, and collaboratively as part of a diverse team of scientists and administrators
• Ability to engage nonresponsive participants 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• M.S. or Ph.D. in biological sciences or bioengineering
• Event planning experience
• Knowledge of contracts and agreements
• Experience translating complex research for non-scientific audiences  

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers.  Please reference job number 21019.

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