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 (UG), 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 many international partners. The program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) 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 DIG/GC-ADDA overall research priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support interdisciplinary translational research teams in developing comprehensive project plans
• Facilitate effective implementation of cross-functional discovery activities
• Assist teams in working effectively together through internal and external communication of key research activities and programs
• Support planning and execution of research-related activities including face-to-face meetings, funder and stakeholder engagements, and sample shipping across participating institutions
• Ensure alignment with DIG/GC-ADDA overall research priorities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline with research focus
• 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 written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer, organizational, and time management skills
• Highly motivated with team player mentality and ability to work independently when required

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Contract (3 years)
• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Category: Administrative/Secretarial