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Program Manager, MDS
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Program Manager
CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s): MDS
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Scientific Engagement
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt Full-time (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week)
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL: Mid-Level (Non-Supervisory)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Executive Director Inc. (EDI) is a leading association management company providing counsel and management for nearly 40 national and global medical health scientific associations and certifying bodies. Founded in 1962 our experience is key to the success of our clients. Our ability to translate depth of knowledge into client success has led to EDI managing a portfolio of clientsranging in size from 200 to 21000 members and certificants and growing. Client budgets range from $250000 to multiple clients with annual budgets in excess of $10 million dollars. Learn more here: OVERVIEW:
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is a non-profit medical professional society of approximately 12000 influential clinicians scientists and other healthcare professionals from around the world dedicated to improving the care of patients with Parkinsons disease and movement disorders through education and research.
Executive Director Inc. (EDI) is a leading association management company providing counsel and management for nearly 40 national and global medical health scientific associations and certifying bodies. Founded in 1962 our experience is key to the success of our clients. Our ability to translate depth of knowledge into client success has led to EDI managing a portfolio of clientsranging in size from 200 to 21000 members and certificants and growing. Client budgets range from $250000 to multiple clients with annual budgets in excess of $10 million dollars. Learn more here: OVERVIEW:
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is a non-profit medical professional society of approximately 12000 influential clinicians scientists and other healthcare professionals from around the world dedicated to improving the care of patients with Parkinsons disease and movement disorders through education and research.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the MDS Director of Scientific Engagement this position provides support and project management for the growing advocacy and outreach aspects of the organization and ensures effective operation of the volunteer database and online community platform. Position maintains a high level of responsibility and must maintain confidentiality exercising discretion and sound independent judgment in performing assigned tasks. Ideal candidate will have impeccable communication skills a high attention to detail is organized and adaptable to changing needs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
- Develop and maintain operational workflows for growing advocacy and outreach initiatives including but not limited to the MDS Patient and Carers Group and the Committee on Equality of Access to Care.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the volunteer database and webpages for committees task forces study groups and other working groups
- Implementation and ongoing administrative support for online community tools for the Societys working groups
- Support staff with MDS committees and groups as needed to achieve objectives including but not limited to development of reports agendas minutes timelines action plans correspondence and other presentation materials as needed
- Serve as the primary staff liaison for additional assigned groups supporting volunteer engagement coordination and effective communication between the group and the organization through process internal staff collaboration and strong project management.
- Oversee development and deployment of volunteer interest forms to the Society membership
- Oversee the deployment of the biannual term rotation process for committees study groups and special interest groups
- Work with internal departments (IS TS CS Mail Accounting etc.) as needed for MDS projects.
- Serve as primary contact for patients asking questions about the organization
- Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent interpersonal organizational and communications skills. Project management skills. Computer proficiency and ability to manage and juggle multiple projects. Attention to detail and accuracy. Able to work successfully in a team environment. Proficient in Windows MS Word and MS Excel. Experience with MS PowerPoint and iMIS and/or MS Access a plus.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Up to 2 weeks per year and may include some international travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting packaging etc.)
Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Some early morning/evening and weekend work may be required. Attendance at the annual meeting is required. Occasional morning or evening conference calls are required.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
EDI is the second largest association management company in the U.S., providing professional services for national and international medical, certification, and scientific associations.
