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Scientific Review Manager

Detroit, MI, USFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-09

Core

Coordinates the scientific peer review process for the Gilbert Family Foundation's Curing NF research portfolio, recruiting expert reviewers and managing review panels.

Role type

Scientific Review Manager

Builds

Scientific review panels, application summary statements, and internal databases of scientific experts

Domain

Biomedical research funding / Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Required skills

Scientific peer review administration, expert recruitment, conflict-of-interest management, grant program management, project management, written communication

Preferred skills

Federal agency or foundation review experience, multi-stage review process administration, Salesforce proficiency

Technologies

Salesforce

Responsibilities

Partner with Program and Grants & Operations teams to establish application and peer review timelines; Identify, recruit, and coordinate expert reviewers to evaluate research applications; Plan and facilitate scientific review panels and meetings; Administer peer review criteria and scoring rubrics; Apply and maintain peer review policies and procedures, including conflict-of-interest identification; Synthesize reviewer feedback and prepare clear, accurate summary statements; Build and maintain reviewer records and an internal database of scientific experts; Coordinate stakeholder communications and scientific programming for the Foundation's NF1 meeting; Develop relationships with scientific experts and represent the Foundation at scientific conferences.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC