Senior Pre-Award Grants Writer - Consultant
May 22
Description
• Working in close collaboration with our client’s Grants Team, help shepherd the pre-award process with established timelines and processes. • Identifies possible sources of funding, develops budgets in conjuncture with faculty and oversees submission. • Assists team in the preparation of proposals and grant applications, development of budgets and editing of documents and process proposals. • Prepares proposal strategies to maximize potential success in grant writing. • Communicates regularly with faculty to determine the status of current and pending submissions. • Represents the faculty in any negotiations with sponsors or other institutions. • Serves as the liaison between teams, ensuring compliance with internal regulations.
Requirements
• 10+ years of experience of demonstrated related experience with emphasis on grant writing and program development preferably in a large academic institution. • Experience preparing Federal, NIH, and other research grant submissions from a regulations and requirements perspective. • Demonstrated experience building positive relationships and working effectively with PI’s, all levels within the client organization, as well as external grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions. • Expert knowledge in all aspects of pre-award research administration, submitting applications and working with eRA Commons. • Critical thinking & decision-making skills – ability to evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions. • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat applications. • Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and balance a sense of humor with necessity to interact professionally at all levels. • Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently as well as with guidance when appropriate.
Benefits
• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better. • Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees. • We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
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