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About the Role

The Director of Awards will oversee, maintain, and help grow the Academy’s portfolio of scientific award programs from development through execution. This role involves managing a team of scientists, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the expansion of new prize programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Academy leadership in developing and advancing the strategic vision for the scientific awards portfolio.
• Help communicate portfolio goals, priorities and strategic direction to the Awards Team.
• Manage day-to-day program operations to ensure the portfolio is on track to meet objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Flag potential challenges and recommend adjustments to resources as needed.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and funder requirements.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Awards portfolio by identifying opportunities for process improvement, enhanced representation, and alignment with the Academy’s broader mission.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team, the SVP Scientific Programs & Awards, and the Chief Scientific Officer on outreach strategies and fundraising efforts.
• Oversee or support program renewals.
• Develop budgets in partnership with the Finance team.
• Track expenses against budgets, prepare forecasts, and help ensure proper approvals and compliance with Academy guidelines.
• Plan and execute awards ceremonies, symposia, jury meetings, and other events in the U.S. and internationally.
• Ensure high-quality program delivery and smooth execution.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Academy, its mission, and programs, and contribute scientific and programmatic insights to help shape mid- and long-term goals.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with a broad network of researchers, organizations, and institutions.
• Support sponsor relations by maintaining regular communication with representatives, assisting in the stewardship of current programs, and contributing to efforts to secure resources for new and expanded initiatives.
• Support fundraising and partnership development by identifying opportunities for collaboration and new stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Academy policies, internal controls, and funder requirements, including financial and data reporting obligations.
• Manage budgets, identifying potential gaps, and coordinating with Finance and sponsors to address financial commitments.
• Track progress against defined goals and develop metrics to assess portfolio performance.
• Highlight challenges or bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
• Keep senior leadership informed of programming milestones, risks, and opportunities through timely and clear communication.
• Support the planning and oversight of the judging process, including judge recruitment and selection.
• Uphold the highest ethical and procedural standards in the judging process.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of application, evaluation, and selection policies and procedures.
• Incorporate best practices to ensure fairness, transparency, and objectivity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to promote Awards programs globally and encourage diverse, high-quality applicant pools.
• Directly manage and oversee the day-to-day activities of multidisciplinary, PhD-trained scientists.
• Measure performance and deliverables in accordance with the Academy’s performance management process.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (Medicine and Biology, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering).
• At least 5-7 years of experience in scientific leadership, program management, or partnership development in academia, industry, government, publishing, or nonprofit/NGO sectors.
• Demonstrated success in program management, including sponsor stewardship experience and identification of expansion opportunities.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives, budgets, and cross-departmental teams.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and facilitation skills; able to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across science, academia, government, and industry.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to the Academy’s mission.
• Experienced leading teams and mentoring people.

Skills

• Scientific leadership
• Program management
• Partnership development
• Project management
• Relationship-building
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Analytical skills
• Financial skills
• Problem-solving
• Team leadership
• Mentoring

Location

• U.S.
• India
• Europe

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time
• Domestic travel
• International travel

Experience Level

• 5-7 years of experience

Education Level

• Ph.D.

Salary/Compensations

• $110,000 - $125,000 annually

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance
• Retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Personal and career development stipend
• Generous paid time off policies

About the Company

• The New York of Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization that since 1817 has been committed to advancing science for the benefit of society.
• With more than 20,000 Members in 100 countries, the Academy advances scientific and technical knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions, and sponsors a wide variety of educational initiatives at all levels for STEM and STEM related fields.
• The Academy hosts programs and publishes content in the life and physical sciences, the social sciences, nutrition, artificial intelligence, computer science, and sustainability.
• The Academy also provides professional and educational resources for researchers across all phases of their careers.

Equal Opportunity

• The New York Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination, on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.
• This includes, but is not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The Academy is also committed to making good faith efforts to recruit applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including those historically underrepresented in the sciences.
• The Academy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.