Grants Manager

BALT Group•Irvine, CA

5d•$150,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
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.
Bachelor’s-level degree required.
5-7 years’ experience in clinical/scientific research, nursing, or medical devices/pharmaceutical clinical trials.
Light lifting
Moderate computer usage
Extended periods of sitting or standing
25-30% domestic/international travel
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Degree in science/health related field (e.g., Biology, Nursing, Biomedical, Pharmacy or Veterinary Sciences) preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the management of all Grants and IIRs.
Responsible for establishing tracking mechanisms for IIR progress and monitoring milestone achievement.
Responsible for ensuring all necessary information is obtained in grant submissions
Responsible for effective communication with the Grant Committee and functional management.
Manages and reports quarterly on approved budget status and timelines.
Responsible for 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.
Responsible for establishing contracts with appropriate milestones for each approved grant/IIR
Responsible for 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