VP Research Development
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About The Position
Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health. The Vice President of Research Development (VP) will support and strengthen the scientific capacity and competitiveness of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (Institute). Reporting to the Chief Research Development Officer (CRDO), the VP will oversee a team responsible for advancing the Institute's mission by advising on funding portfolios, assisting with grant proposals, and managing awarded projects. The VP will work with Institute leadership to execute and improve upon existing strategies to maximize research funding and increase research capacity. The VP will oversee the process of identifying opportunities for new and recurring funding sources, both federal and non-federal, and communicate these prospects to the Institute community while providing project management support both pre- and post-award. Specific support provided by the VP includes advising and strategizing on the grant portfolio mix, grant writing, and editing, consultations, identifying and submitting funding applications, and training and development as required. In terms of research funding strategy, the VP will work directly with the CEO/President, CRDO, and other members of the leadership team to develop strategies and identify opportunities to maximize support from government, corporate, foundations, philanthropic, and other sponsors to support Institute research and scientific support programs. The VP will also identify and monitor research trends relevant to the Institute, funding trends among external sponsors, and faculty members' research expertise, providing strategic, timely, and targeted funding information to Institute leadership to enhance the Institute's research funding portfolio. The role also involves advising and strategizing with faculty and other researchers on grant portfolio mix based on Institute priorities and laboratory research goals, identifying grant opportunities, and assisting in the proposal development and document preparation for competing and ongoing grants and fellowships. The VP will supervise a team of research development professionals, grant writers, and project managers, ensuring that the team is agile and effectively supports proposal development and award management.
