Program Officer, Medical Science
Company: The Crosby Company
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
ORGANIZATION:
Fidelity Foundations
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations that
fund a diverse set of programs on a national scale. We have a deep
history of funding non-profits from across arts and culture,
education, conservation, medical science, health, and economic
opportunity, for over 50 years.
Today, the Foundations are at an important and exciting stage in
our organizational history, having grown and evolved in recent
years. As our strategies and organization continue to develop, we
are seeking individuals with skills and expertise that support the
advancement and execution of a long-term portfolio of significant
and strategic philanthropic investments. Our values of excellence,
integrity, respect, collaboration, and a deep sense of humility
guide our grantmaking which is executed quietly, and most grants
carry external anonymity.
The Foundations' Medical Science program is currently focused on
neuroscience and neurodegenerative research. Specifically, the
program seeks to identify bottlenecks, knowledge gaps, and unmet
funding needs in neurodegenerative disease research. We continually
monitor the research and funding landscape to identify
opportunities where philanthropy can uniquely address critical
barriers to research advancement. We aim to identify and pilot
systems-level solutions and innovative approaches to improve the
effectiveness of the scientific ecosystem. Current strategies
include incentivizing global collaboration and lowering barriers to
open data and sample sharing. There is potential to broaden the
focus to other areas of biomedical research in the future.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Program Officer, Medical Science, will be responsible for
sourcing funding opportunities and managing and evaluating a
portfolio of philanthropic investments. A critical member of the
Foundations' Medical Science team, the Program Officer will
collaborate closely with the Director, Medical Science, and other
program staff to support ongoing learning and the development and
refinement of the program's strategic framework.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
following:
It is critically important that the Program Officer, Medical
Science, be a highly collaborative and collegial team player who
listens and communicates well.
To be considered, candidates will possess a majority of the
following professional and personal attributes and competencies:
This position will be based in Boston, MA on a hybrid schedule with
a weekly requirement to work in-person with colleagues; successful
candidates will need to undergo a comprehensive background
check.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The Fidelity Foundations offers a competitive salary commensurate
with experience, an annual performance-based bonus, and a
comprehensive benefits package.
The Fidelity Foundations are committed to creating an equitable and
inclusive professional environment. We encourage applications from
candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and
perspectives.
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