Grants Manager

About the role

The primary line of communication between requesting physicians and Balt for all US Grants and IIRs. Support requesting sites through the submission process and obtaining input from key internal stakeholders on the strategic value of the requests. Oversight of the grant budget and presenting requests to the Grants Committee. Liaison to the sites to track milestones and provide forecasts on estimated payment timing. Collaborate with the Medical Affairs team on submissions, presentations, tracking, meeting coordination, site communications and quarterly reporting on metrics, IIR status and budget/financial commitments. Coordinate yearly meetings to establish guidance for areas to consider grants the following year.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the management of all Grants and IIRs.
• Establishing tracking mechanisms for IIR progress and monitoring milestone achievement.
• Ensuring all necessary information is obtained in grant submissions.
• Effective communication with the Grant Committee and functional management.
• Managing and reporting quarterly on approved budget status and timelines.
• Ensuring all incoming grant requests are summarized and presented to the Grant Committee for voting/approval purposes.
• Manage a monthly global Grants Committee meeting.
• Supports the global Scientific Evidence team to obtain appropriate updates on approved and incoming international grants/IIRs.
• Establishing contracts with appropriate milestones for each approved grant/IIR.
• Ensuring key contacts are established at each approved IIR initiating center for ongoing communication.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge in the appropriate application of clinical research conduct, laws, regulations, and standards, and compliance with applicable BALT SOPs and policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements for the grant process.

Qualification Requirements

• Analytical - Ability to support analysis of diverse information; collects research data; uses results and experience to inform the appropriate functions regarding product specific direction (as appropriate)
• Design - Generates creative solutions; demonstrating attention to detail
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
• Organizational Support - Supports organization's goals and values
• Adaptability & Dependability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Take responsibility for your own actions; keep commitments.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence. Independently motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex global clinical projects

Skills

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds clearly to questions. Ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with medical professionals. Good presentation skills.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents data effectively and accurately.

Pre-requisites / Job Experience

• Bachelor’s-level degree required. Degree in science/health related field (e.g., Biology, Nursing, Biomedical, Pharmacy or Veterinary Sciences) preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in clinical/scientific research, nursing, or medical devices/pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting
• Moderate computer usage
• Extended periods of sitting or standing
• 25-30% domestic/international travel

Work Environment

• May be remote with occasional requirements to travel to Balt, requesting/approved research centers and/or conferences.
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Pay Range

$150,000 - $170,000 USD