SciTech Scity Healthcare Program Manager

Job Summary

The SciTech Scity Healthcare Program Manager will be responsible for managing all components of the Healthcare Innovation Engine, including roundtables and pilots. The role will be responsible for managing the sourcing of startups, serving as the project manager for all pilot projects with health systems and community partners, and supporting the international landing pad program. The role demands exceptional communication, organization, and an ability to juggle multiple priorities.

The Healthcare Program Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of the SciTech Innovation Hub and work closely with the Executive Director and the rest of the SciTech Scity team.

About SciTech Scity

Liberty Science Center is developing a “Science City of Tomorrow” in Jersey City—a 30-acre innovation campus called SciTech Scity devoted to using science and technology to address humanity’s greatest challenges, from inadequate healthcare to climate change, and create a better future for all of us. The new campus, including the existing Liberty Science Center, home of the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, will be officially named the Frank J. Guarini Innovation Campus and is scheduled to open in 2026.

What You’ll Bring

You are passionate about the transformative potential of science and technology to create societal change, with a particular focus on tech-driven innovation. You possess a deep understanding of the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system and a strong desire to spearhead meaningful change within it. You are a self-starter and take a proactive approach to collaborative teamwork, communicating early and often.

You balance organization and flexibility, with the ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages and keep stakeholders informed, while also shifting priorities as needed and thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You enjoy a variety of tasks and bring a problem-solving mindset to your work. Above all, you are a curious learner who is excited about making a difference in healthcare and contributing to SciTech Scity’s mission.

What You’ll Do

The Healthcare Program Manager’s responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the business but will focus on some combination of the following essential functions.

Healthcare Pilot Initiatives (50%)

• Serve as project manager for all healthcare pilots—developing timelines, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring execution from contracting through evaluation.
• Lead startup sourcing aligned with stakeholder needs—overseeing consultant-led market scans, managing outreach, and tracking sourcing milestones.
• Drive reporting and communications for all pilot initiatives—providing regular progress updates, surfacing risks, and identifying additional engagement opportunities.
• Manage a centralized project database of healthcare startups and actively maintain a pilot pipeline aligned with programmatic goals.

Startup Sourcing (30%)

• Analyze startup sourcing trends and gaps to identify high-potential opportunity areas based on health system and community needs.
• Prepare summary reports and recommendations on opportunity areas for startup engagement, aligned with strategic priorities and stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate stakeholder input to refine startup selection criteria, ensuring alignment with program goals and scalability potential.
• Identify opportunities for corporate partner involvement and coordinate their roles and contributions

Healthcare Innovation Engine Roundtable (10%)

• Support the Healthcare Innovation Engine’s quarterly roundtable, working closely with Liberty Science Center’s Marketing and Events Teams
• Serve as the point of contact for all innovators leading up to quarterly roundtables
• Coordinate post-roundtable engagement—managing event planning, stakeholder follow-up, and documentation to support program continuity.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Support the coordination of other events related to the SciTech Scity Healthcare programming goals
• Support branding and marketing for the program, including social media marketing in collaboration with the marketing team
• Contribute to grant writing and funding opportunities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience
• Experience in Healthcare (payer, provider, policy, research, or startup)

Desired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of U.S. healthcare landscape, including innovation trends, regulatory frameworks, and payment models
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and manage multiple priorities at once
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse stakeholders including clinicians, executives, startups, and policymakers

Environmental & Physical Demands

SciTech Scity may make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job to the extent that SciTech Scity may do so without undue hardship.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of the work day while working at a desk and on a laptop
• Must be comfortable working in open office environment in close proximity to others and that has a moderate noise level

Hiring Contingencies

All candidates for hire must successfully complete:

• A criminal background check
• Reference checks

Travel

This position may require minimum travel.

Classification, Location, & Schedule

The SciTech Scity Healthcare Program Manager is a full-time position that is exempt according to FLSA overtime provisions. This role is a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days/week on-site with additional days on-site on an as-needed basis subject to business needs. Occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

The base compensation for this role is estimated to be in the range of $70,000-$80,000. The final salary offer will be commensurate with abilities, education, certifications, and experience. In addition to compensation for salary, you will receive compensation in the form of generous benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, and pet insurance
• 403(b) defined contribution retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax income for eligible health and/or dependent care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free parking
• On-site store discount
• On-site cafeteria discount
• A Liberty Science Center membership