Staff Grant Writer, Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I)

23 month fixed term hybrid role based in the Innovation Centre, Carrigtwohill, Cork.

This role does not meet the criteria to allow Stryker to sponsor a work visa. The successful candidate will have unrestricted approval to work in Ireland for the full duration of the contract.

Role Purpose

The Grant Writer will lead the concept initiation, development, and submission of high‑quality RD&I and other grant applications that advance Stryker’s strategic innovation pipeline. The role requires a proven track record in securing competitive grant funding and the ability to partner closely with technical leaders, finance, project management, regulatory, and external collaborators.
The Grant Writer will act as the central coordination point for RD&I grant activity within the Innovation Centre Cork, ensuring compelling, compliant, and timely submissions aligned to Stryker priorities and funding agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. RD&I Grant Development

• Lead end-to-end development of RD&I grant applications, including concept framing, narrative development, technical content integration, budgeting, and submission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—R&D, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Marketing—to capture accurate and compelling technical inputs, aligned with Stryker’s strategic objectives.
• Translate complex scientific and engineering concepts into clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal text.
• Ensure all proposals meet funder requirements, evaluation criteria, and formatting guidelines.
• Identify other relevant national and EU funding opportunities (e.g., Enterprise Ireland, IDA, Horizon Europe) aligned with RD&I roadmaps.

2. Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Coordinate internal contributors, timelines, and approval processes to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure budget accuracy, justification, and alignment with funding rules, drawing on past project documentation such as the IDA RD&I Project Status Reports.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Exceptional scientific and technical writing ability.
• Ability to craft structured, persuasive narratives aligned to reviewer expectations.
• Strong analytical and research skills to synthesize data, scientific evidence, and technical content.
• Budget creation and financial justification literacy.
• Understanding of IP protection, regulatory pathways, and commercialization strategies (advantageous).

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong project leadership, able to manage multi-stakeholder inputs and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with engineers, scientists, clinicians, and business leaders.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-directed, proactive, and resourceful.
• Creative and strategic thinker who can spot white-space opportunities.
• Resilient and comfortable working under deadline pressure.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Public Policy, Business or similar).
• Minimum 6+ years professional grant writing experience, with a proven record of successful grant awards or similar.
• Demonstrated experience preparing grant applications for scientific, engineering, medical device, or healthcare innovation programs.
• Strong understanding of national and EU funding landscapes is beneficial

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a scientific, technical, or health-related discipline.
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech), with familiarity in design control, risk management, and quality systems.  
• Experience supporting large interdisciplinary research or innovation initiatives.