Project Manager at Drug Innovation Group (DIG)

About the Organization

The Drug Innovation Group (DIG) is a medicinal chemistry group at the University of Ghana, located in the Frank Tortor Building at the Department of Chemistry. DIG is part of a fully integrated malaria drug discovery project under the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC-ADDA) program, comprising eight African institutions with numerous international partners. The program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and LifeArc.

Position Overview

DIG is seeking to appoint a Project Manager on a 3-year fixed contract. The main purpose of this position is to support interdisciplinary translational research teams by helping DIG/GC-ADDA teams develop project plans and support effective implementation of cross-functional discovery activities in alignment with overall research priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans for interdisciplinary research teams
• Support effective implementation of cross-functional discovery activities
• Facilitate internal and external communication of key research activities and programs
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure alignment with research priorities
• Support planning and execution of research-related activities including face-to-face meetings, funder and stakeholder engagements, and sample shipping across participating institutions

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Research-based Master's degree in a scientific discipline
• 3 years of project management experience in a translational research environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively between scientific and non-scientific staff
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong computer, organizational, and time management skills
• Highly motivated with team player mentality and ability to work independently when required

Location

Accra, Ghana

Employment Type

Full-Time, 3-year fixed contract