Executive Director, Biological Design Center Biomedical Engineering

Boston University - Boston, MA

Hiring: Executive Director, Biological Design Center Biomedical Engineering Company: Boston University Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:15:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Program Management About the job Experience: •3 years of related work experience post-graduation (such as in scientific administration, outreach, program management, or communications). Postdoctoral training is not required. •At least 3 years of related work experience post-graduation (such as in scientific administration, outreach, program management, or communications). Postdoctoral training is not required. Required Skills: •A PhD in biology, physical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field. •At least 3 years of related work experience post-graduation (such as in scientific administration, outreach, program management, or communications). Postdoctoral training is not required. •Demonstrated experience taking primary responsibility for a program, initiative, or operation from planning through execution — for example, running a training program, a seminar or symposium series, laboratory or core facility operations, or a comparable organizational unit. •Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey scientific and organizational information effectively. •Strong organizational skills and the ability to create structure and mechanisms around new programs and activities. •Demonstrated capacity to work with a diverse group of scientists, administrators, trainees, and staff members, and to navigate interpersonal relationships. Qualifications: •Please submit a CV and a single PDF containing a brief cover letter and one writing sample of your own authorship — for example, a grant section, program or annual report, newsletter piece, or article written for a scientific or general audience (2–5 pages). Co-authored work is acceptable; please indicate which portions are yours. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!