Grant Writer

Company : Alimentiv

Job Type : Full Time

London, On

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Job Description - Grant Writer

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and team members and as a member of the Medical Writing team, the Grant Writer will identify, submit and follow up on funding opportunities for research conducted or facilitated within the Medical R&D group. Identify funding opportunities

Systematically research, map, identify and explore eligibility requirements for relevant funding opportunities within the therapeutic areas of interest and which align with Alimentiv’s strategic mission and capabilities
Work with the Chief Medical Officer, VP Medical R&D, and other members of senior leadership to identify the most appropriate funding opportunities to pursue
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership regarding funding opportunities
Represent Alimentiv at funding agency information sessions and meetings as required

Write grant proposals

Draft polished and professional grant proposals tailored to the requirements of each funding opportunity
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the timely completion of all components of grant application packages, including budgets
Manage document review rounds with stakeholders and prepare revised drafts of the proposal based on feedback received
Manage timelines and the grant submission process
Monitor submitted proposals and respond to funding agency queries as required
Ensure the accuracy and consistency of proposal content
Contribute to our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by factoring these elements into our research proposals where feasible

Foster strategic relationships

Support the Medical R&D team in relationship management with funding agencies and act as a point of contact as assigned
Respond to queries related to the grants from internal and external contacts
Represent Alimentiv in a professional manner at meetings and in all communications

Grant administration/monitoring tasks

Ensure commonly requested supporting documentation for grants is maintained (e.g., CVs)
Develop a calendar of application and reporting deadlines for all grants
Work collaboratively with the project operations team, the grant owners and Alimentiv’s legal team to support the execution of contractual agreements with funding agencies
Submit grant proposals and status reports, ensuring multiple overlapping deadlines are met
Collaborate with the operational team to track budgets and verify the eligibility of expenses
Draft status reports for funders in accordance with grant requirements
Other tasks as required

Qualifications

Minimum of an undergraduate degree (advanced degrees preferred) and 4-6 years of relevant experience.
Proven experience writing grant proposals, preferably in the clinical research space
Existing knowledge of GI indications is an asset
A self-starter who can be proactive and translate opportunities into funding
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment and build rapport with funders
Exemplary written communication skills and ability to develop clear, well-structured, and persuasive proposals
Superior time management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines from multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting related to grants
Strong research skills and familiarity with research resources including databases and other online sources of granting information

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