Senior Associate Director, Scientific Grants

Alzheimer's Association®

Senior Associate Director overseeing the International Research Grant Program at Alzheimer’s Association. Leading peer-review processes and managing grant agreements for a diverse portfolio.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $103,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage the day-to-day function of a specific portfolio
Provide leadership for cross-divisional efforts
Oversee and lead the peer-review process
Manage ongoing evaluations to ensure grant-funding strategies can be measured
Support post-award scientific and financial grant reporting
Serve as an Alzheimer’s Association representative on external groups
Track the international clinical trial pipeline quarterly

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in neuroscience or related field with expertise in neurodegeneration
2-3 years of related experience required
3+ years of related experience preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Proficient at engaging in and managing complex relationships
Proficient communication strategies
Knowledge of designing and managing methodological approaches

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flex accounts
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Long term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off
12 annual holidays
Paid Family Leave
Annual Cultural & Heritage Day
Volunteer Day

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Hard Skills & Tools

grant reportingevaluationsmethodological approaches

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship managementcommunicationability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Certifications

PhD in neuroscience