Program manager, awards

The Program Manager of Awards manages the day-to-day administration of a portfolio of prestigious international scientific awards that recognize outstanding achievements in research and innovation. Working closely with department leadership and a multidisciplinary team of PhD scientists, this role oversees all aspects of assigned award competitions, including nomination and peer review processes, coordination with expert juries and nominating institutions, and engagement with award recipients. The Program Manager combines scientific understanding with strong project management skills to ensure the successful execution of each competition while helping communicate awardees' scientific contributions to broader audiences.

Responsibilities

Work with Senior Leadership to identify, select, and establish relationships with an international cadre of judges, Scientific Advisory Council members, nominators, nominating institutions, and affiliated partners; Review nominations in broad disciplinary areas, evaluating each application using quantitative and qualitative metrics; Serve as primary point of contact for judges and facilitate nominee evaluation and honoree selection by juries; Prepare multimedia materials explaining the impact of honorees' scientific research for broad audiences; Conceptualize and develop scientific programming for international and domestic symposia; Develop and execute domestic and international award ceremonies and other program events; Collaborate across Academy departments on honoree engagement opportunities; Serve as an ambassador for the Awards program portfolio and the Academy; Keep abreast of scientific advances relevant to program subject areas; Facilitate judging processes, including juror recruitment, ensuring the highest ethical standards; Work with the Academy's marketing team to identify outlets for awards and event promotion; Track honoree milestones and promote them through social media and other outlets; Manage compliance, Sunshine Act, fiscal, and other reporting requirements with Senior Leadership and sponsors; Continuously evaluate and improve awards processes; Author grants and sponsorship proposals; Review applications and select individuals for Poster Presentations, Travel Fellowships, and Poster Prizes; Write and review program and post-conference reports for supporters; Provide general support and other duties assigned by Leadership

Requirements

PhD required in an appropriate subject area of life sciences, chemical sciences, or physical sciences & engineering; Professional experience outside of academic research (may include outreach activities, committee service, or formal experience in scientific publishing or non-profit); Outstanding oral and written communication skills; Experience, ability, and comfort in dealing with complex scientific information beyond own area of expertise; Ability to work with multiple teams across departments and manage multiple parallel projects with tight deadlines

Nice to have

Post-doctoral or related experience in academia, government, or industrial research, and/or science publishing; Experience with grant writing and program management; Experience in global academic ecosystems outside of the US

Benefits

Affordable health insurance; Retirement plan with matching employer contributions; Personal and career development stipend; Generous paid time off policies; Flexible hybrid work model