Senior Grants Analyst

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About The Position

Senior Grants Analyst ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. As a Senior Grants Analyst at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the grant administration process, ensuring compliance, and provide insightful analysis to support organizational funding initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in grants management and analysis, with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing grant administration processes.
• Strong understanding of grant regulations, donor requirements, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to review complex grant proposals, assess budgets, and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in grants management software and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in site start-up and activation will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of grants, including application review, compliance monitoring, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Conducting thorough analysis of grant proposals and budgets, assessing feasibility and alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with grant regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies, and implementing best practices in grant management.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations on grant performance, financial status, and compliance, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, program managers, and external stakeholders, to support grant-related activities and initiatives.
• Monitoring and analyzing grant trends, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making and enhance grant management practices.
• Providing mentorship and training to junior grants analysts and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the grants team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

What This Job Offers

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