Program Manager Scientific Awards
The Program Manager, Scientific Awards plays a key role in advancing faculty recognition and enhancing the national and international visibility of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Reporting to the Director, Scientific Awards & Applications, this position leads the strategic and operational management of scientific award nominations, from opportunity identification and candidate selection to nomination development and submission.
The ideal candidate is an engaged, highly organized professional who excels at managing complex projects, developing compelling nomination materials, building relationships with faculty and external organizations, and driving award recognition strategies that enhance the visibility and reputation of MD Anderson's scientific and clinical leaders. They should be comfortable balancing data, research, writing, and stakeholder management while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.
Key Responsibilities\:
Scientific Awards Strategy & Program Management\:
* Identify, assess, and prioritize prestigious scientific, medical, and oncology award opportunities aligned with institutional goals.
* Partner with faculty, leadership, and administrative stakeholders to develop nomination strategies that maximize competitiveness and success.
* Manage all aspects of the scientific awards program, including timelines, workflows, processes, and stakeholder communications.
* Coordinate activities supporting faculty recognition initiatives and institutional awards committees.
* Build relationships with internal and external nominators, professional societies, and scientific leaders to strengthen nomination efforts.
Nomination Development & Faculty Support\:
* Lead the preparation and coordination of high-quality award nominations and supporting materials.
* Draft, edit, and refine nomination letters, citation statements, biosketches, and other submission documents.
* Collaborate closely with faculty members, institutional leaders, and nominators to gather information and craft compelling nomination packages.
* Ensure submissions meet all eligibility requirements, guidelines, and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Research, Analytics & Reporting\:
* Conduct research on scientific awards, selection criteria, recipient trends, and recognition opportunities.
* Analyze faculty achievements, including publications, research funding, leadership roles, honors, service contributions, and scholarly impact metrics.
* Develop reports and insights that support candidate identification, nomination tracking, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
* Monitor and communicate program outcomes, trends, and opportunities to institutional leadership.
Database & Systems Management\:
* Maintain the scientific awards management database and associated reporting tools.
* Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility through routine updates and quality assurance activities.
* Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics that support candidate selection, nomination management, and program performance assessment.
Other duties as assigned.