Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager (Translational Therapeutics)
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchAbout the role
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237985174 BCX0">Sen</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237985174 BCX0">ior Scientific Portfolio Manager</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237985174 BCX0"> (Translational Therapeutics)</span></p> <p><strong><br>Position Summary:</strong><br>The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its <span data-contrast="auto">Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager position. Reporting to the VP, Head of Translational Therapeutics, this role is responsible for shaping and executing the scientific strategy for therapeutic portfolios across the preclinical pipeline, from target discovery and validation through preclinical development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This position oversees complex portfolios and programs across all stages of the grant lifecycle, including opportunity sourcing, proposal development, review, contracting, milestone management, and closeout. The role integrates emerging scientific insights and therapeutic approaches to inform funding priorities, collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, and communicates portfolio strategy and scientific progress to leadership, partners, and donors. It also contributes to donor stewardship and partnership development.</span></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develops and articulates a differentiated, solutions-oriented scientific perspective for assigned portfolios and programs, integrating insights from emerging scientific trends, internal teams, and external advisors, and consistently communicating progress</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quo
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