POSITION SUMMARY:
Boston Medical Center’s research enterprise is an innovative and collaborative organization led by the Chief Scientific Officer and at the forefront of equitable behavioral, population, and biomedical science. Our vision is to harness the power of equity in research to prevent and cure human disease and medical conditions on a global scale. Our team members are dedicated to our values and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Research Strategy and Development (RSD) stimulates research through strategic collaboration with and support of the research community that accelerates growth and diversification of research funding and robust innovation pipelines; leads and activates teams around emerging large-scale, multi-disciplinary, -department, -partner research in order to maximize competitiveness for research funding; build, assess, and refine grant-seeking resources and trainings available to researchers; and ensure seamless continuum of grant-seeking services. RSD helps both teams and individual researchers to amplify their research by becoming more effective communicators, grant writers, and advocates. Services and resources transcend disciplinary and administrative barriers in order to advance research that spurs discovery.
As a member of the dynamic RSD team, the Senior RSD Officer is an entrepreneur who will cultivate and manage a portfolio of government, industry, and foundation grants in support of advancing at Boston Medical Center (BMC). The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong political sensitivities and excellent judgment; an outstanding writer able to perform under tight deadlines; a skilled project manager able to drive the work of multiple people towards the submission of high quality, competitive research grant proposals; an accomplished multi-tasker; and seek to develop a keen understanding of the intricacies of government and institutional funders’ processes.
The candidate will be able to perform under stress and relish the many opportunities to support the development of new multi-disciplinary programs aligned with BMC’s strategic priorities; broker new internal and external collaborations and partnerships; and cultivate new six-figure funding sources and principal investigators.
The candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of health care service delivery models and trends in the organization and financing of health care systems. Knowledge of research and evaluation methods is needed, along with the necessary background and experience in order to assess scientific proposals for innovation and impact; advise principal investigators concerning proposal content in relation to evaluation criteria; and strengthen proposal contents.
The successful candidate will work with senior clinical and administrative staff, including Research and Development colleagues, to brainstorm and generate new opportunities for BMC and manage proposal development. Whenever possible, he or she will facilitate productive dialogue between funders and principal investigators to ensure that proposals have a high likelihood of success. Initiative, drive and superior interpersonal skills are key to this position. The Senior Grant Officer will be responsible for generating new opportunities for BMC and capturing several million dollars of grant support.
Position: Senior Grants Officer, Manager
Department: Office of the Chief Scientific Officer
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Manage, coach, mentor, and motivate one or more team member(s) to support collaborative revenue-generating efforts.
- Identify and vet professional development opportunities for direct report(s).
- Research, identify, and pursue new potential funding sources (government, foundation and industry). Solicit support for new and ongoing clinical initiatives, education programs and research. Responsible for generating new opportunities for BMC and capturing several million dollars of grant support for BMC annually.
- Maintain a growing portfolio of prospects, both funders and principal investigators, and cultivate and steward these prospects ongoing.
- Cultivate and steward trusting and collaborative relationships with Development colleagues, clinicians, researchers, program leaders, and system leadership.
- Under the direction of the Director of Research Strategy and Development, lead the preparation of federal, state and foundation grant proposals, including writing letters of inquiry, concept papers, and proposals; developing budgets and budget justifications; preparing collateral materials; and ensuring compliance with award requirements.
- Collaborate with the Director of Research Strategy and Development and various hospital departments to obtain materials and information necessary to prepare proposals and reports (e.g., job descriptions, salary requirements, and project descriptions).
- Coordinate with BMC Sponsored Programs Administration team to ensure compliance with BMC pre-and post-award internal policies. Interface with Legal and Compliance to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and BMC policies.
- Participate in the development of department, team, and personal goals and annual strategic planning process.
- Assist with other initiatives of the hospital as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or as needed.
- Utilizes hospital’s values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.
Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters or equivalent preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years of grant writing, program development or research experience required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Proven ability to think critically and problem solve.
- Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to innovate in and across large, complex systems.
- Adept with innovating and collaborating in large, complex systems.
- Track record in managing multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Facility in working both independently and as a team player.
- Exercise discretion and sound judgement with all matters.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans