Research Advocacy Project Manager

Position Summary: 
The Research Advocacy (RA) Project Manager plans, tracks, and delivers projects across Fight CRC’s Research Advocacy initiatives, from advocate training to health communications. This role keeps timelines, reporting, and sponsorship deliverables on track across the team.

The Research Advocacy Project Manager works closely with the Research Advocacy team, program Fellows, and cross-functional partners to keep projects organized and on schedule. This position requires strong project management, communications oversight, and attention to detail, with opportunities to grow into writing and webinar moderation over time.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Program & Project Management

• Manage the timelines and workflows of Research Advocacy projects, including advocate training initiatives.

• Coordinate program calendars, deliverables, and systems to support consistent execution across projects.

• Partner with program staff and advocate leaders to keep activities organized and on schedule.

• Track program activities and outcomes to support reporting and continuous improvement.

• Health Communications Oversight

• Oversee Research Advocacy communications, including social media, in coordination with Brand Marketing and Awareness.

• Organize and set up newsletter and webinar content, including copy coordination, timelines, and logistics.

• Support consistent messaging and voice across Research Advocacy channels.

• Reporting

• Manage the development and timelines of sponsorship, impact, and program reports.

• Coordinate data collection and inputs from program staff to support accurate, timely reporting.

• Sponsorship Oversight

• Oversee sponsorship timelines and deliverables across Research Advocacy programs.

• Maintain sponsor tracking and coordinate with Philanthropy to meet commitments.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Health, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in project management, communications, or marketing, ideally in a nonprofit or health setting.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience managing timelines and deliverables.

• Experience overseeing communications, social media, or content across multiple channels.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Interest in patient advocacy, clinical research, or health communications.

• Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Work Location: Remote

Department:
Research Advocacy

Reports to: Director of Research Advocacy

Full Time: Exempt 

Travel: 0-20%