The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Architect and maintain cloud data platforms and enterprise integrations, lead technical delivery and vendor coordination, and mentor team members while ensuring secure, scalable data workflows. | Requires proven data or cloud engineering experience, advanced Python, SQL, and AWS skills, Salesforce data-model knowledge, and infrastructure-as-code experience. | Job Title: Lead Data Systems Engineer Position Summary: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Lead Data Systems Engineer Role. This position at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is responsible for architecting, building, administering, and maintaining the organization’s data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and business-critical applications, with primary ownership of AWS-based databases, automated data pipelines, and integrations involving Salesforce, SmartSimple, and other enterprise systems. Responsibilities include designing and building secure, reliable, and cost-conscious solutions; building and troubleshooting Python, SQL, and API-based workflows; monitoring and validating production processes; supporting legacy platforms; and enabling staff through governed data access and clear documentation. This role partners directly with stakeholders across the organization, manages technical delivery with vendors, and operates at a strategic level, setting priorities and evaluating architectural trade-offs while leading technical delivery. Key Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to gather technical requirements, translate business needs into implementation plans, and manage delivery Independently prioritize and lead complex work from planning through implementation. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to help other team members strengthen their skills and successfully deliver their work Architect, administer, and optimize AWS-based data and application infrastructure, including databases, storage, compute, networking, monitoring, and access controls Build and operate automated data pipelines, database backup and restore processes, and production workflows with strong validation, logging, alerting, rollback, and recovery practices Lead complex data migrations, integrations, and production cutovers. Develop and troubleshoot Python, SQL, REST API, SFTP, and bulk data solutions connecting Salesforce, SmartSimple, and other enterprise platforms Administer and support business-critical applications and legacy systems. Implement least-privilege access, PII protections, retention policies, and cost-conscious architecture Enable analysts and staff through governed database access, troubleshooting, and clear documentation Partner with vendors and consultants on architecture, implementation, validation, and handoff Provide technical direction and oversight while advancing infrastructure such as code, automation, and reliable version-controlled deployment practices Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience in data engineering, cloud engineering, systems integration, or related technical roles, including supporting production systems in enterprise environments Proven experience with AWS services, including RDS, EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC networking Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data pipelines, automation, database development, and troubleshooting Experience designing, integrating, and operating production data workflows, including APIs, file-based ingestion, high-volume data loads, monitoring, validation, alerting, and recovery Strong knowledge of Salesforce data models, APIs, integration patterns, sandboxes, and bulk-data tools Strong understanding of cloud and database security, including access controls, credential management, network security, PII protection, and data retention Experience with infrastructure as code, version control, and automated deployment practices; Terraform, CloudFormation, and GitHub preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to work independently, make sound technical and architectural decisions, and provide technical guidance to engineers and vendors Experience with platforms such as SmartSimple, Redshift, Athena, AppFlow, Domo, or comparable data and business systems is preferred; nonprofit experience is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Individual compensation for this role is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, skillsets, and applicable laws. In addition to salary, the Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums) Competitive dental and vision plans 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution Flexible spending accounts Employer paid life and disability insurance 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4 Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. Salary Range $150,000—$170,000 USD How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted. About Us: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide. Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information. Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Design and maintain AI-enabled applications and workflows to meet organizational needs. | Experience with generative AI tools and proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or C# with strong communication skills. | Job Title: Senior AI Solutions Engineer Position Summary: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior AI Solutions Engineer position. This position at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) designs, builds, and supports AI-enabled applications, integrations, and workflows across the organization. The role applies generative AI, programming, systems integration, workflow automation, and low-code development to practical business needs. This is a hands-on, technical role that works with business and technical teams to identify use cases, develop secure and maintainable solutions, and move successful prototypes into supported production use. The position collaborates with senior technical staff on higher-risk or more complex designs. Key Responsibilities: Work with partners to identify and assess organizational needs that could benefit from AI. Translate business needs into functional requirements and practical solution designs partnering with senior technical staff on higher-risk or more complex designs as needed Design, build, test, deploy, document, and maintain AI-enabled applications, integrations, and workflows. Apply AI capabilities such as classification, extraction, summarization, content generation, knowledge retrieval, question answering, and task completion. Connect AI models with organizational systems and data using code, APIs, scripts, connectors, and low-code platforms. Develop and test prototypes, then advance successful concepts into secure, supported production solutions, incorporating peer and senior technical review as appropriate. Partner with departmental stakeholders to evaluate outputs for accuracy, relevance, consistency, cost, and suitability. Improve reliability and safety through grounding, business rules, validation, exception handling, human review, and appropriate access controls. Monitor and refine deployed solutions as needs, data, models, and supporting technologies change. Explain AI capabilities, limitations, costs, and risks clearly, including when a non-AI approach would be more appropriate. Code reusable components and established practices that support efficient, responsible AI delivery. Qualifications and Skills: Relevant experience developing applications, integrations, automated workflows, or other technical solutions using generative AI tools, APIs, frameworks, or platforms Ability to translate business needs into working solutions and troubleshoot across applications, data sources, integrations, and AI services Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as JavaScript, Python, C#, or PowerShell, with knowledge of APIs, webhooks, connectors, data formats, or low-code platforms Experience with prompt development, structured outputs, and evaluating AI solutions for accuracy, reliability, security, and suitability Working knowledge of application security, credential management, testing, logging, error handling, deployment, and source control practices Sound judgment in balancing business value, complexity, cost, risk, and maintainability, with strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Experience with document processing, retrieval-augmented generation, enterprise knowledge retrieval, agent workflows, or AI safeguards is preferred Familiarity with Microsoft enterprise technologies such as Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Azure AI, Microsoft Graph, or Entra ID and integrating enterprise business systems is preferred Compensation & Benefits Individual compensation for this role is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, skillsets, and applicable laws. In addition to salary, the Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums) Competitive dental and vision plans 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution Flexible spending accounts Employer paid life and disability insurance 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4 Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. Salary Range $150,000—$170,000 USD How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted. About Us: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide. Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information. Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Oversee complex digital projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines. | Proven experience leading large digital projects, managing multiple initiatives, and strong stakeholder communication. | Job Title: Lead Digital Project Manager Position Summary: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Lead Digital Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, this role leads complex and high-impact initiatives that sit at the intersection of marketing, communications, and technology. This position plays a critical role in bridging MarComms and Technology teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution across digital and platform-driven projects. The Lead Project Manager will drive and accelerate key digital initiatives – such as website refreshes and enhancements – while partnering closely with email and digital teams to support the rollout of new frameworks and capabilities. In collaboration with broader team leads, this role may also help advance and operationalize emerging efforts across areas such as AI, marketing technology, and social media. This role provides oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities. As a trusted partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, this individual brings strong fluency in working with MarComms and technology stakeholders, drives alignment across disciplines, and helps evolve project management practices to support increasingly integrated, digitally driven work. 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 Partner with senior leadership to define project scope, objectives, success metrics, and deliverables aligned to organizational priorities Translate business needs into actionable project plans, ensuring feasibility in partnership with Technology teams Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain momentum Execution and Monitoring Oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring delivery against timelines, scope, and budget Monitor project performance and proactively adjust plans to address risks, shifting priorities, or resource constraints Establish and maintain clear project documentation, including timelines, roadmaps, and status reporting for diverse audiences Digital and Technology Integration Act as a key connector between MarComms and Technology, ensuring seamless collaboration across platforms, tools, and workflows Partner with technology, email, and data teams to support the rollout of new frameworks, capabilities, and user experiences Support the operationalization of emerging initiatives in collaboration with internal subject matter leads Quality Assurance Ensure project deliverables meet organization’s standards and expectations Implement and enforce best practices and project management methodologies to enhance project outcomes Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance cross-team collaboration Team and Stakeholder Enablement Provide mentorship and guidance to peers, helping to elevate project management capabilities across the team Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, managing expectations and incorporating feedback into execution Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment across departments Qualifications & Skills: Proven experience leading large, complex, cross-functional projects, with a track record of successful delivery in fast-paced environments Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing timelines, priorities, and stakeholders Strong experience partnering with both business and technology teams, with the ability to translate between technical and non- technical audiences Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build trust and influence at all levels of an organization Highly proactive and organized, with strong judgment and the ability to independently prioritize and navigate ambiguity Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize and communicate information clearly across teams Skilled communicator who sets clear expectations, drives alignment, and facilitates effective decision-making Experience supporting digital initiatives such as website development, email platforms, or marketing technology ecosystems is strongly preferred Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and technology tools (Drupal) PMP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits Individual compensation for this role is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, skillsets, and applicable laws. In addition to salary, the Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums) Competitive dental and vision plans 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution Flexible spending accounts Employer paid life and disability insurance 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4 Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. Salary Range $120,000—$140,000 USD How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted. About Us: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide. Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information. Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.