Associate Program Officer - Biomedical and Health Sciences Program

The Biomedical and Health Sciences (BHS) Program

The BHS Program addresses basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and health sciences research, development, and policy. It addresses workforce issues, bioethics, legal and societal contexts, and the resilience and health security of communities.

The Associate Program Officer (APO) performs a variety of programmatic, project management, and research tasks to support the Program. The APO provides research and project management support for the planning, implementation, follow‑up, and dissemination activities of assigned projects and may assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects, including developing prospectuses and raising funds. The APO will work on a range of BHS activities such as the Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders and the Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation.

• Under general supervision of the study director, leads one or more of the study or project tasks to ensure stated objectives are met.
• Coordinates program or project activities, handles inquiries, organizes hybrid meetings and workshops, and develops materials.
• Develops agendas, invites presenters and participants, oversees meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries.
• Collaborates with experts and sponsors from government agencies, foundations, schools, and other organizations.
• May perform financial and administrative tasks related to assigned programs or projects.
• Represents the program/project within and outside the National Academies.

• Where applicable and with senior staff oversight, recruits potential committee/panel nominees.
• Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among chair, members, consultants, program or project sponsors, and staff.
• Prepares reports on program or project activities.

• Identifies and gathers research materials.
• Conducts background research.
• Synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.
• Determines the relevance of data and prepares background papers and technical summaries.
• Manages reference checking.
• Develops written materials and coordinates/oversees the publication of materials.
• May edit reports, facilitate responses to reviews, and participate in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging external organizations, preparing dissemination materials, and conducting dissemination meetings.
• Performs related duties and specific projects as assigned.

• May assist with mentoring staff.
• Assigns tasks and provides guidance and feedback to staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff.

• May assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects.
• May assist in raising funds for current and future projects by conducting research on topics for new studies, developing prospectuses and writing proposals, and identifying potential sponsors.
• Where applicable, participates in managing funder/member/alumni relations.

• Knowledge of issues in applicable discipline.
• Ability to solve varied and complex problems using originality and ingenuity.
• Ability to operate using appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with co‑workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge required. Advanced degree in a related field preferred.

Three years of related professional experience required. Experience with neuroscience and/or drug research and development preferred.

Hybrid office/telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off‑site meeting/sponsor locations.

Estimated compensation range for this position is $70,880 - $88,600. Compensation offered to the selected…