Program Director II

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

The Global Brain Care Coalition (GBCC) was founded in 2023 by Dr. Jonathan Rosand, J.P. Kistler Endowed Chair in Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Neurology of Harvard Medical School, as a collaborative, centrally housed within Mass General Brigham (MGB). The GBCC was established in response to a call at the 2023 UN General Assembly's Science Summit for a coordinated global health response to the pandemic of age-related brain disease. Built upon partnerships already driving breakthroughs in clinical neuroscience research worldwide, the GBCC is committed to making proactive, evidence-based brain care simple and accessible to communities worldwide to promote brain health and prevent disease.

While housed within MGB, the GBCC is an emerging organization with ambitious goals for further growth over the next five-years. The Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping operations and strategy to support this growth. Reporting to the Founder of the GBCC and liaising with the chair of the Program Advisory Council, the Program Director will ensure strategic alignment across near-, medium-, and long-term goals. The Program Director will have one senior direct report initially and will oversee a team of at least eight project managers and clinical research coordinators as well as an annual budget of $4.5 million. The team and budget the Program Director manages will grow as the GBCC scales up. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, engaging leaders and stakeholders from organizations across and outside of MGB as part of the GBCC’s granting program, working with the MGB Development office to develop a fundraising pipeline through establishing and maintaining relations with prospective philanthropic partners, providing guidance and input in response to applications for GBCC funding, and providing general programmatic oversight for the GBCC’s Impact and Program Councils..

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for the management and strategic leadership of a program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering high-quality outcomes. Develops programs, oversees strategic planning, collaborates with stakeholders, and manages program operations and teams.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Lead program development, implementation, and evaluation to align with organizational goals.
-Establish program goals, budgets, and resource allocations.
-Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance program effectiveness.
-Lead, supervise, and mentor program managers and support staff to ensure high performance and professional development, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment and promoting teamwork and communication.
-Develop and implement communication strategies to promote program efforts and share results with key stakeholders.
-Foster relationships with stakeholders to enhance program success.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials
PCC ONLY STATE LICENSURE - MGB Internal preferred

Experience
Experience in program management 8-10+ years required and Team leadership or management experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of successful program development and implementation with a focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than