About the Organization
DIA is a global healthcare association that mobilizes life science professionals across all areas of expertise to engage with patients, peers, and thought leaders in a neutral environment on the issues of today and the possibilities of tomorrow. We envision a world where powerful health interventions and health‑management tools are rapidly discovered, developed, approved, and made accessible to all.
Role Overview
The Scientific Program Manager (SPM) will oversee a growing portfolio of related programs and projects. The SPM will use subject‑matter expert knowledge, multi‑stakeholder engagement, project management, business development, and team‑building expertise to lead initiatives proactively, collaboratively, and successfully with limited guidance from their supervisor and with extensive external exposure opportunities. The SPM will be responsible for budget development and reporting for projects and events within their portfolio.
Responsibilities
* Develop and manage think tanks, sessions for annual meetings, and committee management for expert volunteers, including authoring scientific publications and overseeing specific research projects and scientific program development.
* Build relationships with colleagues from many backgrounds including the biopharma industry, regulatory agencies, patient advocacy groups, and academia.
* Work cross‑functionally with executive leadership, marketing, scientific and operational staff.
* Manage current programs and new initiatives, including small and large scientific events in Europe and elsewhere around the global.
* Stay up to date on patient engagement, clinical innovation, therapeutic area and regulatory trends, device and diagnostics industry, including areas of process excellence, clinical development, post‑market safety monitoring and medical communications.
* Research best publications, webinars, and events, dedicating time each week to reading industry news, attending webinars and in‑person events to form connections for DIA and learn about the industry stakeholders, understand trends and business opportunities.
* Takes initiative to re‑examine current research projects, identify issues and gaps, and develop next steps to overcome obstacles.
* Lead planning of sessions and panels for the DIA audience at meetings and create new events to expand DIA audience and drive revenue.
* Create and track budgets for new and ongoing projects and events.
* Develop publications and author presentations to showcase DIA research and establish the organization as a thought leader in the AI life‑science space.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in health science, medical product development, or related life science innovation field.
* Demonstrated strong project management skills.
* Expertise in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project; skills in using online or cloud‑based collaboration tools; ability to develop technical documents and presentations.
* Proven strong communication, organization and teamwork skills.
* Exceptional relationship‑building skills with experience working with multiple stakeholders, generating consensus and leading discussions as a neutral convener.
* Existing business development skills and contract negotiation experience.
* Skills in committee management and preparation of scientific content for events.
* Ability to travel throughout Europe as needed.
* Fluent in English. Proficiency in other languages is a bonus.
* Must live within commuting distance to the Basel, Switzerland office.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation including incentive bonus.
* North‑west Switzerland public transport seasonal ticket reimbursement for employees who travel with public transportation to the workplace.
* Monthly lunch checks of CHF 180.
* 13 government holidays per year.
* 22+ vacation days per year.
* Flexible hours and hybrid work environment.
DIA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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