Manager, Scientific Initiatives

ISPOR is recognized as the global leader in the field of health economics and outcomes research excellence (HEOR). We promote HEOR to improve decision making for health globally.

Manager, Scientific Initiatives

The Scientific Initiatives department is integral to ISPOR's mission. The team supports many of ISPOR's member groups—special interest groups (SIGs), councils, and round tables. These groups develop high‑quality HEOR projects, scientific publications, webinars, and presentations. The department also advises on scientific and health policy content for ISPOR conferences, initiatives, marketing, and related activities. The Manager, Scientific Initiatives is responsible for working with designated member groups as a project manager.

As the Manager, Scientific Initiatives you will be the staff liaison for:

• Special Interest Groups (SIG)
• Assigned Task Forces, Councils, Round tables and Working Groups
• Communities of Interest and Special Interest Group Online Communities
• ISPOR Initiatives

Responsibilities include managing group meetings, preparing agendas and summaries, coordinating virtual and in‑person events, maintaining membership databases, moderating online communities, scanning healthcare news, promoting scientific content, collaborating across ISPOR departments, and supporting the organization’s strategic plans.

• Bachelor's degree in science, health economics, pharmacy or other health‑care‑related or health services research‑related field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, research, healthcare or related field;
  Master's training can count toward this experience.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines, results orientation.
• Strategic and operational approach, strong project management, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive and problem‑solver.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the organization to drive execution and foster innovation.
• Advanced note‑taking skills and ability to write clear summaries or reports.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new technology platforms.

• Master's degree in science, economics, pharmacy or other health‑care‑related or health services research‑related field.
• Knowledge of HEOR and/or healthcare policy.
• Exposure and/or training on how to write and/or review scientific publications preferred. Experience conducting scientific literature searches.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Public speaking ability and good presentation skills.

ISPOR’s headquarters is in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, half‑way between Philadelphia and New York City. Our staff work in the office in a hybrid arrangement (onsite two days per week). Remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

ISPOR provides an excellent total compensation package including:

• Competitive pay. Exempt position with a starting salary range of $65,000 – $70,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Robust benefits plan.
• Generous PTO – 20 days prorated the first year.
• Extraordinary holiday schedule including winter break (the last week of the year).

We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; however, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (U.S.) on a full‑time basis. ISPOR will not provide employment sponsorship for this position.

ISPOR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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