Program Officer, Baszucki Group

The Role 

The primary responsibility of the Program Officer will be to work with the Managing Director,  Neuroscience and the Director, Neuroscience in the management of science projects, capacity  building projects and science advocacy projects. In this role, the Program Officer will cultivate  relationships with current and prospective grant partners, clinical and research implementation  partners, and the broader scientific and clinical community to drive forward Baszucki Group’s  mission of growing evidence, building capacity and engaging in advocacy around metabolic  mental health. The candidate will work with the neuroscience team to develop and implement  best practices and work products needed to maintain Baszucki Group’s excellence in grantmaking, field-building, transparency and accountability. The Program Officer will have  internal and external-facing responsibilities, working on a wide range of projects with key stakeholders. They will provide central coordination to support evaluation of scientific proposals,  learning health system approaches, monitor grantee progress, and communicate results and  impact with team members and external partners. The Program Officer will have a flexible, can do attitude, a track record of accomplishment, be eager to work on a wide range of projects, and  will enthusiastically embrace new challenges. They are a key member of a small and highly  collaborative team committed to driving impact, continuous improvement, and a positive team  culture with Baszucki Group and its affiliated family office. The Program Officer will report to the Managing Director, Neuroscience.

Grantmaking and Monitoring  

● Maintain positive and proactive communication with grantees and work with them to track  the scientific progress and outcomes of grants  

● Work with Baszucki Group’s neuroscience team to develop and manage highly  collaborative grantee and partner relationships  

● Manage the program’s grants through each grant life-cycle, including proposal  submission, application review, due diligence, contracting/awarding, and progress  reporting, in a timely manner  

● Monitor scientific progress and track financial status of active grantees and science  program, through receipt and review of progress reports, as well as outcome evaluations  or other approaches  

● Provide technical support to applicants and grantees as needed  

● Help to identify barriers to access around metabolic therapies for serious mental illness  and corresponding plans to address them  

● Knowledge and ability to plan, create, implement capacity building initiatives that help to  enable clinicians to use metabolic therapies in serious mental illness  

Program Support  

● Support the design and implementation process of the science program strategies and  capacity building strategies, always with a patient-family centered mindset  ● Organize and attend program-related meetings, symposia and relevant conferences  ● Share program knowledge and expertise with colleagues and the founders of Baszucki  Group, and programmatic work as needed  

General responsibilities  

● Utilize external partners and resources, such as consultants, contractors, and experts in  communications, to support program functions and drive impact  

● As appropriate, manage relationships with external stakeholders and advisors, including  scientific experts, clinicians, and people with lived experience  

● Travel, as needed, to conferences and meetings with grantees and partners  ● Collaborate with colleagues across different functions at the Baszucki Group  

Desired Competencies  

● Strong background in science (MSc, MPH or PhD preferred) with a minimum of 3 years of  experience in knowledge translation, implementation science, public health or health  policy  

● Ability to create and advance initiatives that seek to implement scientific evidence in  clinical care setting  

● Knowledge of or interest in metabolism, psychiatry, and/or bipolar disorder  ● Organized, detail-oriented, and strong interpersonal skills  

● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for technical and lay audiences 

● Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, prioritize and  accurately complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.  

● Team player with a diplomatic, professional manner  

● Ability to operate independently and balance multiple priorities in a fluid and fast paced  environment  

Key attributes  

● Industrious, self-starting approach  

● Entrepreneurial  

● Collaborative  

● Inclusive  

● Flexible  

● Hands-on  

● Detail-oriented  

● Discrete  

● Sense of humor  

Location  

The Baszucki Group offices are located in San Mateo, California, and the role has the  expectation of monthly in-person meetings. Additional travel is required to attend meetings  and conferences. This travel will be split up across the team based on need, availability, and  geography. 

Compensation & Benefits  

Baszucki Group, via its affiliated family office, provides a generous total compensation  package that includes a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits to support  employee’s life, health, and well-being. Offers are based on the candidate's skills, years of  experience, and salary equity within our organization. Baszucki Group is committed to  competitive salary and benefits, equity and inclusion, learning, training and professional  development opportunities. 

Our benefits package includes: 

● Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents ● Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees ● 401(k) retirement savings plan with match 

● Generous PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and soft winter shutdown 

● Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses ● Staff directed donation program 

● Professional development opportunities

The starting salary range for this position is between $170,000 USD and $220,000 USD  annually. The exact offer will be determined by a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s  individual skills, qualifications, and prior experience relative to the requirements of the role. 

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background and reference check, which will  include a credit and criminal report as well as verifications of employment and education  records, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Please note  that we will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with  the law. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for  employment, regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability,  ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status,  national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected  status. 

Foundation Advisors, LLC has been retained to conduct the search for the Program Officer at the  Baszucki Group. Brooke Rosenzweig, PhD, is leading this search.  

To apply, interested candidates should email a brief cover letter (of no more than one  page), and résumé to [email protected]