Vice President, Director of Research
New York, NY
Employer: | amfAR, The Foundation For AIDS Research |
Category: | Nonprofit - Social Services |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Description | |
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Director of Research. amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested close to $600 million in its programs and has awarded more than 3,500 grants to research teams worldwide. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Vice President, Research develops, leads, and manages amfAR’s research grants department, analyzes and develops research priorities for amfAR, implements the research goals, and manages day-to-day operations and activities of the research division. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops a strategic plan to support and promote cutting-edge research and implements the adopted strategic plan A doctoral degree in biomedical science, in the area of HIV or infectious diseases preferred; and demonstrated success in the policy arena: formulation, analysis, advocacy, and research; Demonstrated leadership experience in a health or public health organization with a focus on HIV/AIDS; Knowledge of biomedical science and its funding; Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific issues in lay language; Demonstrated ability to work effectively outside the laboratory with activists, policy makers and the media; At ease dealing with controversial issues; Team-building and collaborative; Well-organized, clear-thinking, strategic and decisive; Flexibility to travel to off-site meetings and work hours in excess of a normal day; A personal commitment to amfAR’s mission and programs. Outstanding benefits package that encompasses: medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, vision coverage, commuter, dependent care and medical FSA savings, 403B with a very generous employer match. Time off includes: vacation, personal, sick days, and Summer Fridays. Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 Interested applicants should forward their resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: jobs@amfar.org We are an equal opportunity employer. We are currently on a temporary hybrid work schedule. Prior COVID vaccination plus one booster is required to work at amfAR. Relocation package not available. No agencies please. |