Head of Scientific Programs
$106,992–$145,776 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Senior leader responsible for the comprehensive management and strategic direction of the APS Meetings Department’s scientific programs and abstract systems. Oversees day-to-day operations of the Scientific Programs team, collaborates with program committees and chairs, and partners with departments (communications, marketing, IS, meeting managers) to optimize attendee and staff experience. Manages online scientific programs, abstract processing, author notifications, and the abstract help desk; maintains documentation and coordinates with vendors and IS staff on system enhancements. Leads planning for in-house or online abstract sorting, archival of epitomes in BAPS, and publication of meeting programs on APS websites and mobile apps. Provides onsite leadership support at meetings and contributes to special projects. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and extensive experience in scientific program management, with strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management, preferably within an international, nonprofit science-related society
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive management/supervisory experience
- Software proficiency in CRM, Salesforce, project management tools (e.g., Asana)
- Familiarity with CVENT, Social Tables, Google Office, Microsoft Office Suite desired
- Proficient data analysis and data visualization skills
- Extensive experience in scientific program management
- Advanced project management experience
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt to quickly changing schedules
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving and decision making abilities
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