Director of Grants and Research

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Short Description

In consultation with physician leaders in the Center for Healing, the Director of Grants and Research will lead and oversee all grants and research activities within the Center for Healing including ensuring that all program and grant deliverables are met in a timely and efficient manner. The Director will support the Medical Director of Research in setting the research agenda. The Director will oversee all administrative and programmatic aspects of grants and research projects, including identifying and responding to requests for funding, developing program and study timelines, developing budgets, performance measures and metrics, tools and protocols and data collection processes, as well as implementing project activities, monitoring project activities, and reporting on progress to internal and external stakeholders. The Director will liaise with funders, external partner agencies and departments with Cooper University Health Care including Finance and Government Relations.

Oversee reporting to funders and stakeholders ensuring all program and grant deliverables are met in a timely and efficient manner

Set and track budgets, reporting metrics, progress, and deadlines

Collaborate with clinical leaders and internal and external stakeholders to accomplish project goals

Contribute and lead scientific and program grant reports, grant applications and deliverables, and human subjects regulatory compliance

Represent at meetings, trainings, and conferences

Evaluate progress towards meeting program, grant, and scientific objectives

Generate ideas for research-focused grant proposals, oversee grant submissions with other leaders

Provide leadership and mentorship to the grants and research team

Assist with special projects, events and other duties as assigned

Experience Required

Experience

Required

Preferred

Special

Considerations

Experience

Required

Preferred

Special

Considerations

0-2 years

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6-10 years

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3-5 years

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10 years

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Special Considerations

Explained (if needed):

Experience leading and growing grants/research teams, ideally in healthcare.

Education Requirements

Education

Required

Preferred

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Considerations

Education

Required

Preferred

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Considerations

High School / GED

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Bachelor’s Degree

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Vocational / Technical School

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Master’s Degree

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Associate’s Degree

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Doctorate Degree

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Field of Study  (Please Note)

Business, healthcare administration, or operations management preferred

Special Considerations

Explained (if needed):

Special consideration given if candidate has no master’s degree but has 8-10 years of experience directly managing grants/research projects and staff