Project Manager - Patient Advocacy Team

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The Rare Genomics Institute (RG) is a nonprofit organization that helps families in need of genome research. The Patient Advocacy Team works directly with undiagnosed and diagnosed rare disease patients, managing their access to philanthropic genomic research and sequencing services. Join our team and work remotely with talented peers on a rewarding, nonprofit program while doing good for the rare disease community using your professional expertise.

The Project Manager has responsibilities in managing operations for the Patient Advocacy Team, ensuring maximum quality services for the patient community.

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the patient advocacy team, including oversight of patient case management responses, volunteer management, team meeting scheduling, etc. using best project management processes/practices
• Creates, tracks and manages projects by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews
• Identify trends, determine system improvements, implementing change
• Collect KPIs and completion of team performance updates
• Enhance organization reputation by exploring opportunities

• Meet weekly with project managers for other teams to communicate important projects within RG
• Serve as an intermediary between the patient advocacy team and other RG teams and projects

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors (required), Masters with scientific degree (a plus)
• Strong knowledge of Project Management processes and tools
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication to clients, internal staff and the management team
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and initiative when working with others;
• Passion for learning the latest interactive technologies and techniques
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, self-starter environment