Manager, Scientific Programs and Communications

Prostate Cancer Foundation

Manager of Scientific Programs overseeing PCF’s global scientific knowledge exchange and communications programs. Collaborating with researchers and clinicians to track advancements in prostate cancer research.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage PCF’s global scientific knowledge exchange initiatives, including tracking worldwide prostate cancer research developments.
Organize and support PCF scientific webinars, working group meetings, and scientific conferences.
Attend scientific meetings and symposia to identify and assess prostate cancer research with high-impact potential.
Maintain scientific currency in global prostate cancer research through conference participation, comprehensive literature review, and critical scientific and medical analysis.
Identify emerging discoveries and research trends across diverse fields that are relevant to PCF’s mission and funding priorities.
Generate scientific reports, manuscripts, and enduring scientific materials.
Participate in the development of PCF’s publication and scientific communication strategy.
Collaborate with other PCF departments to develop accurate, high-quality scientific communications.
Provide oversight of scientific information released by the Foundation.
Collaborate in the oversight of pre- and post-award administration of PCF’s multidisciplinary, multi-million-dollar prostate cancer research award portfolio.
Manage PCF’s career development programs for early-career researchers.
Serve as a point of contact and liaison between PCF and key investigators, clinicians, biopharmaceutical partners, and the broader scientific community.
Maintain effective partnerships with PCF Communications and Development teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in Life Sciences or a related field preferred.
Experience in scientific writing for diverse audiences.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with scientists, cross-functional teams, and senior management.
Expertise in using online and scientific databases for literature searches and information retrieval.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and scientific databases.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Keen interest in cancer biology and translational research.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific writingliterature reviewscientific analysisscientific communicationpublication strategypre-award administrationpost-award administrationresearch trend identificationreport generationmanuscript preparation

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativeindependent workteamwork

Certifications

PhDPharmDMD