Research Grant/Contract Manager III - Cancer Clinical Research

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, comprehensively manages complex grant portfolios for a functional group or team of Principal Investigators. The role involves planning, budgeting, tracking project activities, and ensuring timely communication to stakeholders. Using project management tools and techniques, the manager monitors the financial aspects of multiple research grants, potential subcontracts or consultant agreements, and staffing data. The position requires extensive financial forecasting, problem-solving, and communication skills. It also provides training to support staff on grant financial and institutional procedures and may include coaching and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, a health-related field, finance, or business.
• Eight years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance, including at least six years in research grant or contract management.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex grant portfolios for a functional group or team of Principal Investigators.
• Plan and budget research projects, track project activities, and communicate with stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Monitor financial aspects of multiple research grants, potential subcontracts or consultant agreements, and staffing data using project management tools and techniques.
• Provide training to support staff regarding grant financial and institutional procedures.
• May coach and mentor junior team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior