Senior Grant Management Specialist (all genders)

Evotec

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Evotec’s Academic Partnerships department is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Senior Grant Management Specialist. This is a full-time and permanent position. The role involves developing a thorough understanding of key funding schemes in Europe, North America, and Asia, expanding Evotec's global network of funders, and working directly with funding organizations. The specialist will seek, evaluate, and brief senior staff on novel grant opportunities, actively support Evotec researchers in preparing competitive applications, and take a leading role in the continuous review and development of grant management processes and procedures. The position requires efficient collaboration across various Evotec sites in Europe and the USA.

Requirements

Degree in natural or medical sciences; PhD degree would be ideal
Several years of experience in grant management with a strong track record of supporting and advising on funding applications
Successful track record in working with various funders
Able to write grant applications in English
Dynamic, resilient, and positive-minded even under pressure
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Agile forward-thinking individual, comfortable with change and able to deal with ambiguity
Ability to effectively network across Evotec’s sites and to build strong working relationships with staff across the entire Evotec organization
Willingness to travel internationally
Drive to grow with role and advance in seniority

Nice To Haves

Excellent command of one or more of these languages would be a plus: German, Italian or French

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of European, North American and Asian key funding schemes, and associated application processes
Expand Evotec's global network of funders proactively and work directly with funding organisations
Seek, evaluate, and brief senior staff on novel grant opportunities
Support Evotec researchers actively in preparing competitive applications
Take a leading role in continuous review and development of grant management processes and procedures
Work efficiently across teams at the various Evotec sites in Europe, and USA