Job Title: Research Alliances Intern, External Research Engagement (Summer 2026 Internship) 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“MJFF”) is seeking top talent for an intern to support external research engagement efforts within the Research Alliances Department. The Research Alliances team builds and manages strategic partnerships with industry, nonprofit institutions, and other research stakeholders to advance MJFF’s scientific priorities and accelerate therapeutic development for Parkinson’s disease (PD).  

This internship will focus on strengthening MJFF’s external positioning within the global research community. The intern will work closely with Research Alliances and Research Marketing to assess how MJFF engages researcher and clinician audiences across scientific conferences, industry forums, and other external channels, and to identify high-impact opportunities to expand and refine that engagement.  

Over the course of the internship, the intern will conduct a comprehensive assessment of MJFF’s external engagement across scientific conferences and industry forums. This includes analyzing historical participation and return on engagement, evaluating audience reach and visibility strategies, and identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen engagement. Historical tracking will draw from internal MJFF sources, including the Research External Meetings Tracker, which the intern will use to analyze trends and benchmark engagement efforts.  

In parallel, the intern will develop a working understanding of MJFF’s research priorities to ensure analyses and recommendations are aligned with the Foundation’s broader scientific strategy. The intern will synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations and contribute to the development of a structured external engagement roadmap to enhance MJFF’s positioning as a leading global research funder and strategic partner. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct research and competitive analysis on scientific conferences, industry meetings, and other external engagement platforms relevant to MJFF’s research priorities, including assessment of historical participation and return on engagement  

• Analyze internal tracking data (e.g., Research External Meetings Tracker) to evaluate trends in MJFF’s external engagement and inform strategic recommendations  

• Evaluate conference audiences, sponsorship opportunities, and visibility tactics to identify high-impact engagement opportunities and audience gaps   

• Develop a foundational understanding of MJFF’s research priorities and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of analyses and recommendations   

• Support development of internal strategy documents and recommendations for external engagement activities   

• Contribute to the development of a structured external engagement roadmap aligned with MJFF’s strategic initiatives   

• Present final findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders at the conclusion of the internship 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Health, Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience); graduate students encouraged to apply  

• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, life sciences, nonprofit organizations or mission-driven work  

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate information and identify key insights  

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities  

• Ability to translate complex scientific or organizational information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging  

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail  

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel 

Job Title: Research Alliances Intern (Corporate Sponsorships) 

Position Summary: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“MJFF”) is seeking top talent for its Intern position within our Research Alliances Department. The Research Alliances team builds and manages strategic partnerships with industry and corporate partners to advance MJFF’s mission. The intern will support a strategic initiative focused on evaluating and strengthening our sponsorship offerings across the organization. It will provide a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fundraising strategy, corporate engagement, and programmatic alignment. 

The intern will conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of MJFF’s existing sponsorship materials, including Foundation-wide corporate sponsorship menus as well as program- and event-specific offerings. Through this work, the intern will develop a holistic understanding of how sponsorship levels are currently structured, priced, and positioned across different MJFF initiatives.  

The intern will analyze sponsorship offerings to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and gaps, assess how effectively tiers communicate value, and incorporate external benchmarking against peer organizations to inform opportunities for alignment, innovation, and competitiveness. 

By synthesizing findings into clear insights, the intern will play a key role in informing future efforts to streamline and standardize sponsorship frameworks across the Foundation. This high-impact project will help enhance MJFF’s ability to engage and retain corporate partners at scale. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct a comprehensive review of MJFF’s current corporate sponsorship materials and menus  

• Analyze and compare sponsorship tiers across programs, focusing on pricing structures, benefits and deliverables, naming conventions and tier alignment, and value differentiation between levels  

• Benchmark against peer organizations to inform opportunities for alignment and improvement 

• Develop a structured framework or comparative matrix to clearly illustrate findings  

• Synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for streamlining sponsorship tiers and benefits, improving consistency across programs, and enhancing clarity and value proposition for corporate partners  

• Present aggregated findings and recommendations to the MJFF Alliances team at conclusion of internship 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Experience in one or more of the following:  

• Working in a relevant discipline within the nonprofit or business space  

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree 

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills  

• Conscientious working style with great attention to detail  

• Proven ability to be resourceful and work independently  

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and data management in Excel  

• Interest in nonprofit development, partnerships, or fundraising strategy 

Hourly Rate: 

The hourly range for this position is:  

• Undergraduate Students: $18-$20/hour 

Job Title: Employee Insights & Engagement Lead 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Insights & Engagement Lead position.  Reporting to the SVP, Head of Employee Experience, this role plays a key part in understanding and improving how employees experience work at the Foundation. This position independently designs, manages and evolves enterprise listening approaches; translates feedback into actionable organizational engagement strategies; and drives cross-functional execution of initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, connection, clarity and alignment across the Foundation.     

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance at The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s headquarters in New York City. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Employee Listening & Insights (50%)  

• Develop the Foundation’s employee listening roadmap, including annual engagement surveys, pulse strategies, lifecycle listening and qualitative feedback approaches 

• Design and evolve listening methodologies, question frameworks, segmentation approaches and reporting strategies to generate actionable insight 

• Interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data to identify root themes, opportunities and challenges, and translate findings into strategic recommendations for leaders and the organization 

• Partner with Planning & Insights team on enterprise-level reporting and insight frameworks that connect employee sentiment, engagement drivers and organizational priorities 

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, tailoring insights for executive, People & Culture and cross-functional audiences 

Engagement Programs to Enhance Employee Experience (40%)  

• Lead and design key employee experience moments (e.g., All Staff meetings, staff summits, engagement initiatives including educational trainings, planning meetings) to reflect employee feedback and organizational priorities, partnering with team members from Office of CEO, Events and Learning & Development team on content development and execution 

• Translate listening insights into tangible engagement actions, programs and improvements in partnership with Employee Experience and People & Culture colleagues 

• Establish and support action-planning approaches that help teams respond effectively to feedback and improve employee experience outcomes over time 

• Partner with internal communications, enablement and knowledge management to ensure insights are reflected in messaging, tools and workflows, and report backs are centralized and accessible to impacted audiences 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement efforts and recommend adjustments to continuously improve effectiveness and relevance 

• Identify opportunities to strengthen consistency and follow-through in how employee feedback is communicated and acted upon 

Cross-Functional Operations and Program Management (10%)  

• Evaluate, recommend and maintain listening and reporting tools, manage timelines and deliverable and ensure stakeholder alignment in programs 

• Track and organize feedback data, action items and follow-ups to support consistency and accountability 

• Provide colleagues with input on survey design, best-in-practice listening tactics, logistics guidance and interpretation of survey results for organization wide gathering activities 

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in processes, tools and reporting approaches by monitoring trends and thoughtful use of technology and Artificial Intelligence 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Proven experience in employee engagement, employee listening, organizational development or related field  

• Demonstrated success in designing and managing employee surveys and feedback mechanisms (qualitative deep dives, lifecycle listening, etc.)  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable insights   

• Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders without direct authority   

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories with data   

• High attention to detail, sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion   

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization a plus   

• Familiarity with employee engagement platforms (e.g., Lattice, Qualtrics, Domo), data visualization tools and external engagement platforms preferred 

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator (Research Marketing) 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Marketing Coordinator (Research Marketing) position.  Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this position provides executional and coordination support across Research Marketing initiatives, with a primary focus on recruitment campaigns for priority programs such as PPMI, BLAAC PD, and P2P. This role supports creative asset management, social content planning, performance reporting, and testing initiatives across paid and owned channels. Working closely with the Senior Marketing Strategist, Analytics, Creative, and agency partners, the Marketing Coordinator ensures campaigns are delivered efficiently, on time, and aligned to performance goals. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support execution of Research recruitment marketing campaigns across priority programs 

• Oversee creative asset trafficking, routing for approvals, and deployment across paid media channels (Research, Policy and Brand campaigns as needed) 

• Develop and manage owned social content calendars for Research recruitment initiatives 

• Assist with campaign setup, QA, and launch coordination across internal and external partners 

• Partner with Analytics to compile monthly performance reports and surface actionable insights 

• Support testing initiatives and learning agendas across campaigns 

• Maintain campaign documentation, timelines, and budget trackers 

• Coordinate cross-functional workflows to ensure smooth execution across teams 
  
  
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform campaign optimization 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Knowledge of marketing, communications, or related field 

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail 

• Experience supporting digital marketing campaigns and content execution 

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital advertising ecosystems 

• Strong analytical and reporting skills; comfort working with data 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment 

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana) preferred 
  
  
• Passion for the Foundation’s mission and advancing Parkinson’s research 

Job Title: Research Marketing Director (B2B Programs) 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Research Marketing Director position.  Reporting to the SVP, Head of Marketing, this position leads marketing strategy and execution for the Foundation’s professional research audiences, including clinicians, academic researchers, industry partners, and scientific collaborators. This role builds and activates connected B2B communities through targeted marketing strategies, integrated campaigns, and strategic event support that advance key initiatives across the Science and Research community ecosystem.  This individual serves as the primary marketing partner to Research Programs & Partnerships leadership and ensures that marketing functions as a strategic driver across the full research ecosystem—strengthening engagement, promoting the Foundation’s initiatives, and catalyzing collaboration to accelerate better treatments and a cure.

This role requires a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable defining long-term audience engagement strategies and diving into execution—developing briefs, refining messaging, optimizing campaigns, and driving performance across channels. 

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Serve as the Marketing point of contact and strategic partner to Research Programs & Partnerships (RPP) Department Heads 

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and engagement strategies for B2B research audiences (clinicians, researchers, industry partners) 

• Drive both high-level strategy and hands-on execution, ensuring marketing plans are translated into actionable briefs, campaign assets, media plans, and measurable outcomes 

• Define audience segmentation, positioning, channel mix, and go-to-market strategies aligned to research priorities 

• Lead development of quarterly and program-level briefs to support B2B research initiatives 

• Oversee integrated media planning and execution across paid, owned, and earned channels 

• Lead marketing strategy and execution for B2B programs (T2P, T2T, PDTC, Edmond J. Safra Fellowship, MDS-PAS, PDRx, CAC, PDEC and sponsorship initiatives) 

• Partner with Creative and Communications on B2B content strategy, thought leadership, and campaign assets 

• Establish Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) and build learning agendas to improve researcher, clinician, and industry engagement 

• Manage agency relationships and external vendors supporting B2B marketing initiatives 

• Represent the Foundation’s Marketing team at scientific, clinical, and industry conferences and events 

• Continuously optimize marketing processes to ensure alignment with research and organizational goals  

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Proven marketing experience, with demonstrated success in B2B, healthcare, scientific, or professional audience marketing 

• Proven experience building engagement strategies for complex or highly specialized audiences 

• Strong understanding of integrated marketing, media planning, and performance measurement 

• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and agency partners.  

• Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a lean, high-impact marketing environment. 

• Experience supporting event marketing and scientific or industry conferences 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific content into compelling marketing strategies 

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Passion for advancing scientific research and the Foundation’s mission 

Job Title: Clinical Research Lead (Therapeutic Development) 

Position Summary: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Clinical Research Lead (Therapeutic Development) position.  You will play a critical role in shaping and executing strategic programs that accelerate the development of Parkinson’s disease treatments.  This role leads scientific strategy and a portfolio of the Foundation’s funded clinical programs focused on non-pharmacological interventions for Parkinson’s disease, including devices, digital tools, and allied health approaches. The position emphasizes real-world evidence generation, clinical adoption, and patient impact, working across diverse regulatory and commercial pathways. Success requires strong curiosity, collaboration, and the ability to connect scientific, clinical, and market insights to advance innovative therapies. 

This position may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work from the Foundation’s office in NYC or based remotely from anywhere within the U.S. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and execute strategic programs that align with the Foundation’s patient-centered priorities and therapeutic research vision, ensuring a de-risked and patient-centric clinical development approach 

• Program and Portfolio Management: Manage research and clinical program portfolios at all stages—from concept development, review, and grant contracting to milestone management and troubleshooting during execution. Evaluate and establish mechanisms for sourcing and supporting clinical-stage therapeutic programs, including grants and strategic partnerships 

• Clinical Development & Strategy: Develop new initiatives to clarify clinical, regulatory, and commercial development paths for novel Parkinson’s treatments. Proactively monitor emerging trends to position the Foundation for maximum impact in the Parkinson’s clinical landscape 

• Patient Integration: Ensure the voice of the patient is integrated into all the Foundation’s therapeutic strategies. Leverage patient experience data to inform clinical development and decision-making 

• Resource Allocation & Prioritization: Manage resource allocation and prioritization to meet clinical development goals with urgency. Ensure efficient use of resources across internal and external teams to achieve high-impact results 

• Executive Communication & Reporting: Develop and deliver executive-level communications to highlight the impact of the Foundation’s therapeutic funding programs. Track and report program progress, milestones, and risks to ensure strategic alignment and cross-functional coordination 

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including biopharma companies, KOLs, regulatory bodies, and patient advocacy organizations, to drive strategic collaborations 

• Collaboration & Cross-functional Leadership: Serve as a thought leader and accountability partner to cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment and ensuring progress against department and business unit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Strategic Planning Support: Contribute to annual strategic planning for the Clinical Research department, including resourcing, prioritization, and assessing performance against scientific and funding goals 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Advanced scientific (PhD, MD) or business degree (e.g., MBA) is strongly preferred 

• Proven experience in clinical research, biopharma or healthcare consulting, including managing cross-functional teams, developing therapeutic programs, and driving strategic initiatives in biopharma, academia, or non-profit sectors 

• Proven ability to lead complex programs, manage resources effectively, and ensure accountability for deliverables. Ability to independently identify program needs, formulate strategies, and execute plans 

• Proven record of success at both strategic and tactical levels, with the ability to execute initiatives while maintaining a focus on patient-centric outcomes 

• Demonstrated success in driving collaboration across diverse teams and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate teams, and clearly articulate complex strategies to a variety of stakeholders 

• Core Values Alignment: Strong alignment with the Foundation’s core values of Optimism, Tenacity, Collaboration, Boldness, Adaptability, and Curiosity 

Job Title: Senior Marketing Specialist  

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Marketing Specialist position.  Reporting to the Director of Marketing for Brand & Community Growth, this serves as the day-to-day marketing lead responsible for translating brand and audience growth strategy into integrated annual marketing plans and learning agendas in support of our mission to speed the development of better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease. 

This role plays a key part in stewarding and growing the the Foundation’s brand by driving insight-led, performance-oriented campaigns across paid and owned channels. The Senior Marketing Specialist leads quarterly and program-level media strategy, oversees creative development for paid initiatives, integrates earned and content marketing strategies into cohesive promotional plans, and ensures performance insights continuously drive campaign optimization and audience growth. This role partners closely with Creative, Communications, Analytics, Marketing Automaton, Development, and external agencies to ensure the Foundation shows up consistently, credibly, and compellingly—amplifying mission impact while strengthening brand health and scaling audience growth.

Key Responsibilities:  

Planning & Campaign Leadership: 

• Develop annual and program-level integrated brand and audience growth marketing plans, targeting B2C audiences, in support of Foundation-wide goals 

• Lead the development of campaign briefs that translate strategy into clear executional direction, KPIs, and learning plans across channels 

• Develop strategies designed to scale and activate priority audiences and improve efficiency over time 

• Serve as point of contact for cross business unit campaign strategy for priority initiatives (including Parkinson’s Awareness Month) in partnership with Development and Policy teams 

• Partner day-to-day with media agency to align paid media planning with owned-channel strategy and campaign objectives 

Creative Strategy & Content Integration: 

• Lead creative strategy and messaging direction for paid campaigns, translating audience insights and learning into more personalized, tailored creative approaches by audience segment and channel 

• Oversee integration of owned, earned & paid promotional strategies across key community-facing content initiatives (guides, webinars, publications, etc.) 

• Ensure paid, owned, social, and influencer efforts work cohesively to maximize reach, engagement, and impact 

Audience Insights & Campaign Optimization: 

• Define campaign measurement frameworks in partnership with Analytics, ensuring KPIs align with brand health, audience growth and revenue goals 

• Partner with Analytics to analyze campaign performance and translate data into actionable insights and optimization recommendations that drive continuous improvement and maximize ROI 

• Apply audience insights from data tools & strategic partners (e.g., Kantar) to refine targeting, messaging, and channel investment 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Lead day-to-day execution of marketing plans, in close collaboration with Creative, Communications, Marketing Automation, Analytics, Email and cross-BU stakeholder teams 

• Responsible for managing project(s) independently and providing guidance to peers on tasks and best practices  

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Relevant experience in marketing strategy, brand marketing, or integrated campaign management 

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing multi-channel marketing strategies across paid and owned channels. Experience working with or leading media agency planning processes, including briefing, investment allocation and performance optimization is a plus 

• Ability to translate quantitative and qualitative insights into actionable marketing strategies 

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines in an adaptive environment 

• Experience managing agencies and leading cross-functional initiatives 

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  
  
• Commitment to the mission of The Michael J. Fox Foundation and a passion for purpose-driven marketing 

Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Relationship Manager (Midwest/Mountain Territories) 

Position Summary: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Philanthropy Relationship Manager position.  Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, this role will manage a curated portfolio of high-level major gift donors.  This position develops and maintains strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues within Development and across the Foundation. On a day-to-day basis, this role is an active relationship steward and frontline fundraiser, managing the overall strategy, planning, execution, and delivery of bespoke donor engagement plans that support their portfolio strategy and revenue goals. This position energizes and motivates those around them and will regularly demonstrate the Foundation’s core values of optimism, tenacity, collaboration, boldness, adaptability, and curiosity. 

 This position will be based remotely within the Midwest/Mountain regions of the United States. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Develop strategy and manage a portfolio of donors giving at the mid to high six-seven figure range annually who require a high level of strategic management, including but not limited to donors who have the potential to give six to seven-figure gifts annually 

• Collaborate with senior leaders across the Foundation to provide a donor-centric approach 

• Lead by example to promote a collaborative working environment 

• Build strong and lasting relationships with constituents through multiple and meaningful points of contact 

• Proactively coordinate outreach, conduct prospect research, track revenue, manage stewardship, and seek additional opportunities for increased revenue and donor engagement within your portfolio 

• Serve as a key Foundation spokesperson and frontline fundraiser, with the ability to confidently articulate a clear and compelling case for support for the Foundation with a focus on major gifts 

• Perform administrative activities including, but not limited to, high-end stewardship and solicitation mailings, curated communications, revenue tracking, update donor and prospect records, track and record action items and update notes in CRM, internal strategic projects 

• Identify and compile relevant, timely updates and articles of interest to share with key constituents 

• Serve as a positive example, thought partner and strategic consultant for other team members, helping to support colleagues in strategy development, while encouraging relationship managers to develop their personal fundraising styles 

Qualifications and Skills:   

• Relevant experience and demonstrated success as a front-line major gifts fundraiser who has independently secured multiple five to six-figure gifts 

• Relevant experience securing and conducting personal, face-to-face visits to engage, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects 

• Ability to digest complex material and present it in an empathetic and compelling manner; ability to communicate science and business models to donors with high level of proficiency as well as teach and mentor others to do the same 

• Demonstrated success writing a donor-centric, clear, and compelling case for support 

• Proactive, and organized: must be able to independently prioritize needs with competing timelines and stakeholders and support direct reports in doing the same  

• Strong time management skills with the ability to be adept at pivoting to manage shifting priorities 

• Display an innate sense of curiosity and urgency to build and strengthen the Foundation’s impact. 

• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. The travel expectations are approximately 25% for the year with the occasional weekend travel or work requirements 

• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM software or equivalent software  

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License  

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Development) 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Project Manager (Development) position.  Reporting to the VP, Head of Project Management, this position leads complex, high-impact initiatives that are critical to advancing the Foundation’s fundraising, campaign, and operational goals. This role plays a vital part in contributing to the high-quality production and fundraising efforts of the Foundation’s signature events program, with a focus on Executive Leadership support, donor stewardship and engagement, and events management and logistics.  This position provides oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, drives cross-functional alignment, and strengthens project management practices across the organization.   
  

Key Responsibilities:  

Project Leadership  

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact  

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and dependency management  

• Ensure projects are aligned with broader Foundation and campaign strategy  

Cross-Functional Leadership  

• Partner with the Special Events team on strategy, event promotion, and event logistics  

• Serve as the primary project lead across internal teams and external partners  

• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders, proactively resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making  

• Represent Fundraising and Strategy Operations support teams in fielding queries, building project plans, and aligning stakeholder expectations with operational feasibilities  

Portfolio Oversight & Performance Management  

• Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives, prioritizing effectively to balance organizational needs and capacity  

• Monitor project performance, identify risks and bottlenecks early, and implement mitigation strategies  

• Establish and refine processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability  

Executive Communication & Reporting  

• Provide clear, strategic updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders  

• Translate complex project details into concise, actionable insights  

• Escalate risks and recommendations appropriately to support informed decision-making  

Process Improvement & Organizational Impact  

• Identify gaps in workflows and implement improvements that strengthen cross-team collaboration  

• Standardize best practices, documentation, and tools to enhance consistency across projects  

• Contribute to the evolution of the Foundation’s project management framework  

Mentorship & Leadership  

• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Project Managers and Coordinators  

• Model strong project management discipline, collaboration, and accountability 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Relevant experience in event coordination, execution, and stakeholder engagement for high level events with 500+ in attendance preferred  

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with measurable impact  

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities  

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills  

• Ability to operate independently and lead through ambiguity  

• Experience managing external agencies and vendors  

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, or similar)  

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Translational Research internship opportunity within our Translational Research department.  This internship will support the Foundation’s scientific staff in collecting, maintaining, and synthesizing information to Foundation-led initiatives when needed.  Successful performers in this role will be able to perform these duties with minimal supervision after the initial introductory and training period, with periodic check-ins for progress updates and feedback. This role will also gain exposure to multiple scientific staff activities across the Foundation for education on the role of a scientist at a nonprofit research funder. The role requires a flexible work approach that may involve supporting staff across various ongoing and new initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with staff scientists to curate and maintain the latest scientific progress and the Foundation’s funding support for emerging PD therapeutic targets 

• Assist in synthesizing and writing the Foundation’s  grant portfolio summaries around promising MJFF funding programs to be shared with diverse internal and external audiences 

• Update and collate resources for the Foundation’s Translational research activities 

• Shadow scientists and assist with other activities as needed. 
  
• Educate self on current key scientific advances and challenges relevant to Parkinson’s disease 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Must be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate scientifically focused degree program 

• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal 

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information related to scientific research and summarize audiences with a diverse range of scientific knowledge 

• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision 

• Willingness and ability to learn new scientific concepts quickly and incorporate them into work products 

Salary and Benefits: 

The hourly range for this position is:  

• Undergraduate Students: $18-$20/hour 

• Graduate Students: $20-$22/hour 

Job Title: Lead Project Manager (Administration) 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Lead Project Manager position.  Reporting to the SVP, Head of Business Operations, this position oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects from inception to completion. Working with internal stakeholders, including executive and senior leadership, this position helps to define new workflows and connect project work to other initiatives both within and outside of the Administration Business Unit.    
 

Key Responsibilities:  

Project Leadership 

• Lead and manage project teams, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring team cohesion 

• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to communicate project status and address concerns 

Project Planning 

• Collaborate with senior management to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables 

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges 

• Analyze project requirements and constraints to ensure effective resource allocation and management 

Execution and Monitoring 

• Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines 

• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing adjustments as needed to stay on track 

• Prepare and present regular project status reports, including progress updates, budgetary concerns, and risk assessments 

Quality Assurance 

• Ensure project deliverables meet organization’s standards and expectations 
  
• Implement and enforce best practices and project management methodologies to enhance project outcomes
   

Team Development 

• Provide mentorship and support to peers 
  
  
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team and across departments
   

Stakeholder Management 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met
  
  
• Manage stakeholder feedback and integrate it into project planning and execution

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Proven experience in project management with a track record of successfully managing large and complex projects 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying deadlines 

• Proven ability to build and maintain the management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels 

• Proactive and organized, ability to independently prioritize needs with competing timelines and stakeholders 

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills to share information across teams 

• Ability to handle complex and highly confidential materials 

• Extremely clear communicator; good at setting expectations   

• Experience with donor management software, such as Salesforce and DOMO 

• Experience with project management tools such as Asana is a plus 

• PMP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred 

Job Title: Senior Process Improvement Specialist (People & Culture)

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Senior Process Improvement Specialist (People & Culture) position.  Reporting to the SVP, Head of Employee Experience, this role supports the Foundation’s mission by strengthening how work gets done across the People & Culture unit. Sitting within the Employee Experience (EX) department, this role focuses on continuous process improvement, executional support for knowledge management practices and maintaining cross-initiative visibility to help ensure work is sustainable and well-coordinated. 

This position partners with People & Culture team and departments across the organization to document and improve workflows, support adoption of consistent ways of working, and help ensure staff have access to accurate, well-organized knowledge resources. This role maintains a high-level view of all People & Culture initiatives to help surface capacity risks, overlapping demands, and cumulative impacts. 

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance at The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s headquarters in New York City. 

Key Responsibilities:
Process Improvement & Enablement (40%) 

• Partner within P&C team to understand existing workflows, identify pain points and support & implement the design of improved processes 

• Facilitate process mapping and documentation to increase clarity, consistency and efficiency 

• Develop plans to drive adoption of new or updated processes through communication, training and hands-on enablement 

• Gather feedback and observations to support ongoing, iterative process improvements 

 
Knowledge Management Coordination & Content Intake (30%) 

• In partnership with and under the guidance of the Knowledge Management Lead, this role drives the coordination of knowledge management practices and how content is captured to enable employees in their jobs 

• Develop processes to capture, organize and maintain institutional knowledge in alignment with established knowledge management frameworks and standards 

• Maintain and operationalize the intake process for new knowledge content, ensuring submissions include required context, ownership and review timelines 

• Serve as a point of coordination for new content submissions, working with subject matter experts and content owners to support refinement and publishing 

• Apply established standards for foundation-level content structure, tagging, version control and accessibility to ensure information is easy to find and use 

• Develop frameworks for tracking content ownership and review cycles to support long-term sustainability 

• Provide hands-on support to teams using knowledge management tools and processes, escalating systemic issues or improvement opportunities to the Knowledge Management Lead as appropriate 

Portfolio Awareness & Capacity Insights (20%) 

• Maintain a high-level view of People & Culture initiatives, projects and ongoing work to support coordination, visibility and sustainability across the team 

• Monitor how People & Culture work intersects with staff capacity both within the P&C team and across partner teams, identifying potential overload, sequencing challenges or competing demands 

• Identify cross-initiative patterns, dependencies and cumulative impacts related to process changes, documentation needs and knowledge updates 

• Surface observations, risks and capacity-related insights to EX leadership to support informed decision-making and prioritization 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant experience in people, process and technology enablement preferred 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows and translate them into clear, usable documentation 

• Experience supporting knowledge management systems, intranets or shared documentation tools 

• Team-player with strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a mission-driven organization 

• Experience driving organizational change or enablement initiatives 

• Familiarity with AI is a plus 

Job Title: Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager position.  Reporting to the Director of Translational Biomarkers, this position develops a scientific strategy for biomarker-focused portfolios spanning discovery, validation, and clinical implementation. 

The Senior Scientific Portfolio Manager oversees complex portfolios and programs throughout all stages of grant-making and funding, including proposal development, review, contracting, milestone management, and close-out.  This role requires shaping of an impact-driven biomarker agenda—advancing fluid biomarkers to accelerate therapeutic development and improve clinical trial design. This position synthesizes emerging biomarker science to inform funding priorities, collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, and communicates portfolio strategy and progress to partners and donors. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Shapes, recommends, and communicates a creative, solutions-focused, value-added scientific agenda/POV within assigned biomarker portfolios and programs, leveraging input from internal team and external advisors and regularly communicates progress 

• Manages assigned portfolio(s) (depending on experience level) through all stages of grant-making and funding (proposal development, review, contracting, milestone management, and close-out), troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed 

• Conceptualizes and implements departmental RFAs and RFPs, communicates learnings and makes suggestions for improving processes through discussions with team members 

• Supports department management with operational and budgetary planning around assigned portfolios and/or programs  

• Develops and maintains strong positive relationships with research community and key opinion leaders in assigned programs and/or portfolios 

• Serves as organization point person for internal and external communication of progress in assigned programs/portfolios/cross-functional strategies 

• Represents research strategy at internal and external meetings and takes an active role supporting more significant donor/fundraising stewardship 

• Supports research management in new team member onboarding, mentoring, and coaching (on portfolio and program level) 

• Educates self on current key scientific advances and challenges relevant to Parkinson’s disease, helps identify gaps in assigned portfolio/programs and recommends strategies to address these gaps through by working closely with team and department lead 

Qualifications & Skills:

• PhD plus relevant work experience in biopharma or healthcare consulting with demonstrated experience in biomarker development and/or translational research 

• Relevant experience in scientific management of projects and portfolios and operating at both strategic and tactical levels 

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information related to projects and portfolios managed and provide a scientific point of view to diverse audiences 

• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal; ability to articulate portfolio and program vision and ensure that team and department leads are aligned with and aware of program strategy, status, and risks 

• Demonstrate initiative and independence to identify short and long-term portfolio needs with input from peers within and across research business unit 

• Expertise in biomarker research and interpretation of biomarker data to inform therapeutic development and clinical strategy 

Job Title: Senior Donor Engagement Programs Manager (Giving Societies)

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Donor Engagement Programs Manager position.  Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, this role serves as a key strategist on the Development team, responsible for executing stewardship initiatives that inspire philanthropic support and deepen donor engagement with a focus on mid-market audiences (annual contributions <$50K annually). This role will collaborate with program teams to identify appropriate milestones and implement feasible loyalty programs, recognition, benefits received, and intentional stewardship touchpoints that occur year-round. In addition, the role will oversee the strategic use of technology and tools related to stewardship ensuring efficient use across relationship management and program teams.  

The Senior Donor Engagement Programs Manager must be creative, adaptable, and understand the value of every donor at every gift size at the Foundation. This team member will represent and share best practices in areas of donor relations and stewardship and be energized by a growing and evolving team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with program teams to identify appropriate milestones and implement feasible loyalty programs, recognition, benefits received, and intentional stewardship touchpoints for annual giving, planned giving, and DIY fundraising 

• Serve as a strategic partner to program teams to implement best practices, develop new donor engagement strategies, and refresh current giving societies 

• Monitor and sustain existing and newly established giving societies by ensuring consistent engagement, tracking member participation, and facilitating meaningful benefits and recognition activities 

• Collaborate with portfolio teams to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of loyalty programs, propose improvements, and refresh program elements to keep donor experiences relevant and rewarding 

• Leverage stewardship tools and feedback mechanisms to identify opportunities for enhancing society member satisfaction and fostering long-term loyalty among participants 

• Work closely with the Comprehensive Campaign team to understand top donor recognition and naming opportunities and translate appropriately for lower-level gift donors  

• Partner with Fundraising Activations team to oversee usage of stewardship tools: Gratavid, Postalgia, Cultivated Clients, and Salesforce Email Tool, ensuring alignment across the content and communications roadmap, leveraging updates to technology, and leading the Foundation’s partnership with these vendors  

• Collaborate with the Comprehensive Campaign Coordinator and Donor Relations colleagues to maintain a centralized Donor Relations resource hub on SharePoint, including templates, guidelines, best practices, and examples to support consistent and effective donor stewardship across all giving levels 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant experience in cross-departmental collaboration and decision-making in complex settings 

• Skilled in implementing and managing giving societies and milestone recognition  

• A strong working knowledge of industry best practices in donor relations and stewardship 

• Highly creative and team-oriented with abilities to distill information and create action plans 

• Adept at problem solving and ideating creative solutions to specific business challenges 

• Deep understanding of a Development eco-system, donor lifecycle, and moves management to bring donors to greater giving 

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal 

• Experience using Salesforce CRM and Asana to support cross-functional collaboration, manage workflows, and track projects and deliverables efficiently is preferred 

Job Title: Special Events Operations Specialist

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Special Events Operations Specialist.  Reporting to the Senior Manager of Special Events, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data across a growing portfolio of complex special events. This position will be responsible for maintaining real-time updates, facilitating cross-departmental communication, and ensuring information is accurately reflected in the Foundation’s CRM. 

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance at The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s headquarters in New York City.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with events leads to support the management and maintenance of special events attendee and fundraising lists, ensuring all attendee updates and ticket purchases are accurately reflected across reports and translated correctly in the Foundation’s CRM in accordance with established data standards, workflows, and reporting requirements 

• Partner with fundraising analytics and fundraising operations teams to support accurate and timely event-related revenue reporting by validating data inputs and resolving discrepancies within defined guidelines  

• Collaborate with event and fundraising leads to ensure accurate, timely information sharing and thorough attendee data capture, including event history, soft credits, and constituent relationships by applying established CRM practices and escalating complex data issues appropriately 

• Collaborate with the fundraising operations team to support event campaign setup and ongoing data integrity activities by executing defined processes and coordinating with Fundraising Operations on required updates or corrections  

• Liaise with donor services and finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of gifts 

• Work with event leads, prospecting and fundraising teams to support the development of event-specific materials, including briefers, look books, and related resources by compiling and updating information from existing sources 

• Support ticketing platform through site creation, updates, maintenance, and data quality oversight to ensure accurate reporting using established templates, configurations, and approval processes and escalating system-level issues as needed 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficient in database management, preferably Salesforce 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Comfortable with data and analytics for special events and fundraising purposes, decision-making deftness, and the ability to problem-solve in a dynamic environment 

• Ability to take initiative and incredible attention to detail 

• Possess excellent time management, organization skills 

• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment 

• Enthusiasm for being a hands-on team player with aspects of event preparation 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 

Job Title: Director of Major Gifts (East)

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Director of Major Gifts (East) position.  Reporting to the VP, Head of Major Gifts, this position plays a key role in advancing the Foundation’s major gifts strategy and supporting the overall goals of the Major Gifts team. This role is designed to empower frontline fundraisers by providing strategic partnership, thought leadership, and structured management so they can focus more deeply on high-impact donor engagement. This position leads a team of frontline fundraisers in their assigned territory providing guidance, coaching, and support to help them achieve and exceed fundraising goals. In addition, this role also stewards a select portfolio of major gift donors, collaborating closely with colleagues across Development and the broader Foundation to ensure coordinated and effective engagement of supporters. This position fosters a high-performing, collaborative team culture rooted in shared accountability, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence in donor relationships and fundraising outcomes. In partnership with the VP, Head of Major Gifts, this leader works closely with fundraisers, ensuring clarity, alignment, and the support needed to drive exceptional donor engagement. 

The successful candidate will bring a strong leadership presence, demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, and proven ability to drive bold multi-year strategies.   

This position may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work out of the Foundation’s office in New York City or based remotely within the Eastern region of the United States. 


Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development 

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of frontline fundraisers responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts, providing regular coaching, goal setting, and feedback that promotes growth, confidence, and long-term success 

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, professional growth, and shared success 

• Partner with the VP, Head of Major Gifts, to identify skill-building opportunities and strengthen team fundraising capabilities 

• Provide advanced coaching on solicitation strategy, multi-year asks, and donor engagement planning, collaborating with staff to build on their existing strengths and expand their capacity for ambitious fundraising 

• Model and cultivate a team culture rooted in excellence, continuous learning, and proactive and meaningful donor engagement 

 
Fundraising Strategy & Execution 

• Execute the Foundation’s major gifts strategy within assigned regions, ensuring alignment with overall goals for the Development business unit 

• Support the VP in setting annual revenue targets, monitoring progress, and implementing course corrections as needed 

• Guide team members in developing tailored donor engagement plans to deepen relationships and secure multi-year commitments 

• Co-develop long-term regional fundraising strategies in partnership with frontline fundraisers that proactively identify growth opportunities and high-impact donor engagement 

• Partner closely with the VP and regional fundraisers to shape regional approaches, contribute to enterprise-wide planning, and drive alignment with the Foundation’s multi-year fundraising goal 

Donor Relationship Management 

• Manage a portfolio of mid- to high-level major donors, leading personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities 

• Demonstrate exceptional presence and skill in navigating complex donor conversations, including high-level, multi-year solicitations 

• Engage directly with top prospects as needed, modeling best-in-class fundraising technique and reinforcing a culture of external relationship development 

• Serve as a trusted partner and Foundation ambassador, effectively communicating the Foundation’s mission, impact, and funding priorities 

• Collaborate across Development to ensure seamless donor experiences and accurate CRM tracking 

Operational Oversight 

• Support team budget management, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently to meet fundraising objectives 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop compelling donor materials and campaigns 

• Contribute to data-informed decision-making through accurate revenue tracking and reporting 

• Ensure disciplined pipeline management and strategic use of CRM data to drive proactive donor engagement and forecasting 

• Promote consistent adoption of best practices in strategic fundraising planning, portfolio management, and effective internal communication 

Collaboration & Organizational Alignment 

• Act as a liaison between the Major Gifts team and other Development teams to ensure coordinated donor engagement across revenue lines 

• Represent the Major Gifts team in cross-departmental meetings, sharing insights and best practices 

• Serve as a key thought partner to the VP, contributing to team-wide leadership discussions, decision-making, and long-term planning 

• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and help unify regional strategies in service of multi-year goals 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant experience as a front-line major gift fundraiser, consistently securing multiple six- and seven-figure gifts; experience with large campaigns a plus 

• Demonstrated experience managing and developing front-line fundraisers, shaping team culture, and partnering strategically with leadership 

• Demonstrated ability to execute major gifts strategy, align work to organizational goals, and drive sustained revenue growth 

• Extensive experience conducting high-quality donor visits to engage, solicit, and steward prospects, building long-term relationships 

• Skilled communicator able to translate complex scientific and business concepts for donors and coach others to do the same 

• Highly organized and proactive, able to manage shifting priorities and guide team members in doing so 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data reporting; working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems 

• Ability to travel regularly (including occasional weekends) to engage donors across key territories 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License 

Job Title: VP, Head of Transformation Office (Strategic Initiatives)

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its VP, Head of Transformation Office position.  This newly created role will lead enterprise-wide transformation efforts that ensure the Foundation remains agile, aligned, and positioned for long-term impact.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and working closely with the Strategic Planning & Insights team, this leader will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership—guiding strategic programs, managing organizational change, and incubating new initiatives that strengthen the Foundation’s effectiveness and adaptability.  

The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight, operational excellence, and people-centered leadership to drive transformative progress across the Foundation.   

This position may require in-person attendance on a monthly basis at the Foundation’s office in New York City.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Program Management 

• Lead the design and implementation of major cross-functional initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s mission and strategy 

• Partner with Strategic Planning & Insights to translate long-term goals into actionable, measurable plans 

• Establish governance, metrics, and reporting systems to ensure accountability and impact 

 
Change Leadership and Transformation  

• Serve as the Foundation’s lead change strategist, shaping and guiding organizational transformation efforts 

• Develop and implement a practical change management framework that supports readiness, communication, and adoption 

• Partner with leaders to anticipate challenges, align stakeholders, and embed a culture of adaptability and continuous learning 

• Coach teams and senior leaders to build internal change leadership capabilities 

Response Teams and Rapid Impact Initiatives  

• Launch and lead agile teams to address urgent challenges or opportunities requiring fast coordination and execution 

• Facilitate structured problem-solving and ensure clear ownership, rapid progress, and measurable results 

 
Incubation of New Initiatives  

• Identify and pilot new organizational capabilities or processes that advance the Foundation’s mission and efficiency 

• Define success metrics for early-stage initiatives and manage their transition to sustainable operations 

People Management and Team Development 

• Lead and develop a team that drives cross-functional initiatives and change efforts 

• Set priorities, define goals, and foster accountability for outcomes that enhance organizational agility and impact 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational transformation and strategic initiatives within complex or mission-driven environments 

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team that drives cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable impact 

• Deep expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, ADKAR) and ability to adapt them to organizational culture 

• Proven ability to align people, processes, and systems to achieve measurable, enterprise-level outcomes 

• Strategic thinker with strong operational acumen; connects vision to execution and manages governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement 

• Exceptional communicator and trusted advisor skilled at simplifying complexity, building alignment, and influencing senior leaders 

• Mission-driven, inclusive, and adaptable leader who thrives in evolving contexts 
• Advanced degree or change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) preferred