Basic Purpose

• Support Medical Education, Research, and External Funding Team.
• Ensure operational excellence across all grant and study processes while maintaining regulatory compliance and program oversight
• Drive program improvement across all funding types (Medical Education, Sponsorships, External Research, and others).
• Foster collaboration with external and internal partners.

Performance Indicators

• Streamlined, compliant grants and funding process.
• High satisfaction from internal and external partners.
• Operational excellence and innovation at the center of execution.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee project management from intake to completion, including vetting requests and research proposals.
• Provide insights and analytics to support project decision-making.
• Address process and system barriers and coordinate logistics for local grants and research improvements.
• Design and execution of key team/program annual projects.
• Monitor budgets, ensuring responsible fund allocation.
• Conduct training to enhance customer engagement.
• Participate in review meetings to align grants and research with established protocols.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong influence and collaboration skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with proven experience in process improvement.
• Creative problem-solving and executional urgency.
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations (FDA, ICH, IIS Best Practices, GxP (GCP/GDP), ACCME, OIG Guidelines).
• Proficiency in:
  • Preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and presentations.
  • Developing tools and reports for grants and research.
  • Processing grants and research contracts.
  • Supporting clinical trial activities, including study milestones and compliance.
  • Managing clinical trial systems and drafting drug supply orders.
  • Understanding or willingness to learn medical education, external research, and pharmaceutical regulations.
  • Navigating workflows, databases, and systems supporting grants and research processes.

Bachelors Degree