Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible)

Joint Academy • San Francisco, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

This is a part-time, flexible position (employment or subcontractor) designed for someone passionate about bridging science, healthcare innovation, and funding strategy. The role involves grant sourcing and applications, clinical study support and administration, science project management, and leveraging AI tools for innovation and efficiency.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent research background) in health sciences, life sciences, biomedical engineering, digital health, or related field.
• Proven experience in grant writing with a track record of successful applications (EU Horizon, NIH, national agencies, foundations).
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience with clinical research administration (protocols, ethics submissions, reporting).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with academics, clinicians, and corporate partners.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, international environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with digital therapeutics, MSK research, or health economics.

Responsibilities

• Identify national, EU, and global research grants and funding opportunities.
• Write and submit competitive grant applications in collaboration with our scientific and clinical teams.
• Manage reporting requirements and compliance post-award.
• Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations.
• Act as the liaison between our internal teams, academic partners, and corporate collaborators.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple projects.
• Coordinate joint projects with universities and life science companies.
• Oversee research-related documentation, IRB/ethics submissions, and data collection workflows.
• Ensure efficiency and compliance while enabling scientific excellence.
• Use modern AI tools (literature review, drafting, project management, grant monitoring) to maximize productivity.
• Continuously improve internal processes around research and funding.

Benefits

• Access to world-leading professors and academic networks.
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital health and virtual MSK treatments.
• Flexible, part-time role that can be structured as employment or subcontracting.
• Variable, performance-based compensation aligned with successful grant acquisition.
• A mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and science.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree