Grants Manager

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals • New York, NY

2d • Remote

About The Position

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way. The Grants Manager is responsible for the administrative activities and day-to-day management of grants supporting Madrigal’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) program. This role follows the processes in place to ensure grant activities are conducted in compliance with internal policies, applicable regulations, and industry standards, while providing operational support to internal stakeholders and external investigators and educational providers in a fully remote, virtual work environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in grants administration within a life sciences, academic, or healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare administration, business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in grants administration, research administration, CME administration, or a related role
• Working knowledge of CME and/or investigator-initiated research processes
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements related to medical education and research funding
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fully remote, self-directed work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
• Familiarity with ACCME standards and/or clinical research regulations
• Experience with grant management systems and financial tracking tools
• Prior experience supporting audits or inspections

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Global Grant Management and HCP Engagement Operations Lead, manage the end-to-end administrative lifecycle of CME and IIS grants, including intake, tracking, documentation, and close-out
• Serve as the administrative point of contact for grant applicants, investigators, and educational providers via virtual communication platforms (email, video conferencing, and grant management systems).
• Coordinate grant agreements, amendments, and required documentation in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Finance through remote cross-functional workflows and digital systems.
• Maintain accurate grant records, databases, and filing systems in accordance with internal SOPs and audit requirements.
• Track deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements for funded grants.
• Review and process progress reports, final reports, and financial reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries through secure digital systems and virtual audit processes.
• Provide administrative support for accredited and non-accredited CME grants.
• Track educational outcomes, disclosures, and required CME documentation.
• Coordinate with Medical Affairs and Compliance teams to ensure independence of educational content.
• Administer IIS grant requests, agreements, and study documentation.
• Track study timelines, payments, and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate with Clinical, Medical, and Finance teams to support IIS operational needs across geographically dispersed teams.
• Provides operational support for the end-to-end planning and financial transparency in MedCompli across Congress, Exhibit Booth, and Advisory Board activities using centralized digital systems.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Clinical Operations to support grant processes.
• Prepare internal summaries, dashboards, and metrics related to grant activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create.
• By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.
• We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
• In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.
• The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees