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About The Osteosarcoma Institute

The Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to dramatically increasing treatment options and improving survival rates for patients with osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that primarily affects adolescents and young adults, and patient outcomes have not improved in over 40 years. OSI exists to change that. As the largest U.S. philanthropic funder of osteosarcoma research, OSI identifies and funds the most promising science and clinical trials and works alongside FDA and biopharma to move discoveries to patients faster. We are concentrating on the cure. 

Position Overview

The Director of Scientific Programs (DSP) will drive the scientific engine of our mission and will contribute greatly to OSI’s impact. Working closely with scientific committees, researchers, and external partners, the DSP will translate established priorities into actionable plans and ensure these plans are effectively coordinated, executed, and completed. The DSP will oversee OSI’s grant process and scientific symposia that bring the osteosarcoma and broader cancer research communities together. In partnership with our Institute Director and Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) Chair, the DSP will build strong relationships with researchers, oncologists, cancer biologists, and industry partners to help carry out OSI’s strategic plan.

Success in this role requires scientific curiosity, proactiveness, a sense of urgency, a strong desire to make an impact, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects while anticipating challenges with limited day-to-day oversight.

Responsibilities

• Alongside our Institute Director and SAB Chair, serve as a primary point of contact for funded investigators, oncologists, cancer biologists, biopharma partners, and research institutions
• Plan and execute OSI-hosted educational meetings, workshops, and scientific symposia to address critical unmet needs in osteosarcoma
• Partner with our leadership team to carry out OSI’s strategic plan
• Build on OSI’s relationship with FDA to help advance new treatment options
• Oversee OSI’s full grant cycle and discretionary funding opportunities with dedicated staff support
• Serve on SAB scientific committees, coordinate agendas, and drive action plans
• Capture key insights and collaborative opportunities for clinical trials and drug development and translate them into actionable next steps for OSI
• Grow OSI’s relationships with biopharma companies and industry partners to advance new therapies for osteosarcoma
• Track the research landscape to identify and share promising science, clinical trials, unmet needs, funding gaps, and areas for collaboration
• Build a deep working knowledge of osteosarcoma biology, the clinical research landscape, emerging therapeutic approaches, and relevant developments in translational and clinical research
• Review and synthesize scientific literature, research findings, and other relevant information to support scientific programs and discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related scientific field; an advanced degree is preferred
• Knowledge of cancer biology, oncology research, translational science, clinical trials and/or rare diseases is preferred
• At least 7 years of work experience primarily in a scientific setting, such as a research lab, academic medical center, cancer foundation, or biopharma company
• Non-profit experience is preferred
• Experience managing grants, research programs, and/or scientific review processes
• Ability to plan and execute scientific meetings and educational events involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and defined deliverables
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot challenges
• Excellent writing and verbal skills, with the ability to synthesize scientific information and prepare audience-appropriate materials
• Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage initiatives from planning through completion
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, scientific experts, external partners, and colleagues across diverse organizations
• A deep commitment to OSI’s mission and to the patients and families we serve

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Dallas, Texas, with a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates in the Dallas/Fort Worth area will work from our office three days a week alongside our local team. We also encourage candidates from outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area to apply; they will work remotely and travel to Dallas occasionally for team collaboration. The DSP should expect periodic travel for scientific meetings and other OSI activities. The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience. 

To qualify for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Osteosarcoma Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to employment@osinst.org with “Director of Scientific Programs” in the subject line. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.