Bachelor's degree in health sciences, finance, or business.
8 years of experience in project management or finance, with 6 years specifically in research grant management.
Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Manage complex grant portfolios for Principal Investigators (PIs).
Plan and budget for research projects while tracking activities.
Monitor financial aspects of grants and potential subcontracts.
Utilize project management tools to ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
Provide training on grant financial procedures to support staff.
Coach and mentor junior team members in grant management.
Benefits
Full-time position with eligibility for benefits.
Day shift schedule for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Research Grant Manager - Cancer Clinical Trials ⭐Full-Time Benefit Eligible 📅Shift: Full-time - 40 Hours - Day Shift
Location: Detroit- CANPAV
Under limited supervision, comprehensively manages complex grant portfolios for a functional group or team of Principal Investigators (PIs). This role involves planning, budgeting, tracking project activities, and ensuring timely communication to stakeholders.
Utilizing project management tools and techniques, this role monitors financial aspects of multiple research grants, potential subcontracts or consultant agreements, and staffing data.
This role requires extensive financial forecasting, problem solving, and communication skills. In addition, this role will provide training to support staff regarding grant financial and institutional procedures and may be responsible for coaching and mentoring junior team members.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health related field, finance, or business.
Eight (8) years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance, including at least six (6) years in research grant or contract management.
Strong analytical ability with attention to detail. Excellent problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
Additional Information
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
