Senior Scientific Program Administrator

Organizational Profile:

AACR membership includes more than 58,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 141 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32% of members live outside the United States and 22% of AACR’s international members are in countries with emerging economies. AACR is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in the cancer field and in related biomedical sciences. AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in and reasons for hope in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detailed-oriented Senior Scientific Program Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cancer research.  They will work in a highly collaborative environment to oversee all administrative aspects of our grants program, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective utilization of funds.

• Develops grant program guidelines and application requirements.
• Conducts comprehensive grant review, administration, and evaluation.
• Manages all administrative aspects of awarded grants, including tracking and reporting finances and project outcomes in collaboration with a program administrator.
• Works collaboratively with AACR staff to promote grant availability.
• Review, analyze, compile, and present the impact of grantees and supported research work to funders and other stakeholders.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned and as needed.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated with excellent judgment and well-developed analytic abilities.
• Ability to work on and coordinate multiple projects to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively in a team setting with AACR colleagues, members, and leaders. 

Education and Experience 

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in cancer or a related scientific field.
• At least 6 years of experience in cancer research with a record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in a grant-making organization or in grants management is preferred but not required.