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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a dynamic and committed Director to lead the Office of Large Grant Development, a newly created central research development office established to fulfil the goals of the 2022-2027 St. Jude Strategic Plan.The Office will support investigators and research teams across the institution with complex, multi-investigator research grant proposals.
If you are excited about this role, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Responsibilities
The Director - Large Grant Development Responsibilities:
- Serve as an expert in all phases of proposal development for complex, multi-PI, collaborative grants in response to selected opportunities
- Facilitate the strategic planning and submission of select large grant opportunities, in partnership with faculty and other collaborators across the institution
- Collaborate with the faculty and provide intellectual input into the overall vision, research strategies, and project goals for compelling research proposals
- Direct OLGD team in the planning and execution of proposal development and submission
- Identify barriers to successful project outcomes and develop collaborative plans to mitigate risks and implement solutions
- Oversee development and maintenance of resources to support researchers in their proposal development
- Serve as a key resource for all matters pertaining to large grant development including remaining current with sponsor policies and procedures, and changes in federal, state, and institution policies
- Work with internal and external institutional partners to ensure seamless proposal development and submittal process
Identify funding opportunities that align with St. Jude investigators' research programs and connect researchers with these opportunities
Facilitate relationships across the organization to form teams that pursue new interdisciplinary funding opportunities
Evaluate OLGD services and implement enhancements for improved customer service.
Collaborate with leadership, researchers, and other stakeholders in development of strategy, goals, and outcome measures for the OLGD
Support training of PIs in the development of complex, collaborative funding applications. Lead and/or partner with institutional experts in current grantsmanship training programs. Research, develop and execute new training activities and/or informational sessions
Plan and supervise personnel within the OLGD. Determine the roles and lead the hiring process of OLGD staff. Routinely evaluate responsibilities and work assignments to maximize individual abilities, skill sets, and overall productivity.
Participate in professional development activities. Attend relevant national, regional, and local research administration meetings
Perform other related duties as directed
Minimum Education
- Master's degree required
- Degree in a scientific/healthcare field, Health Administration, or Business Administration strongly preferred
- PhD or equivalent preferred
Minimum Experience
- Eight (8) years of experience in proposal development and grants & contracts administration in an academic research, or similar, setting required
- Supervisory/management experience required
- Significant experience with all aspects of extramural grants and/or contracts including federal compliance regulations
- Proven experience in working effectively with researchers/faculty, administrative staff, and interacting productively with funding agencies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Clinical, basic or translational science, or population science/public health backgrounds preferred; research experience is a plus
Required Credentials
Other Credentials
Other Information
COVID-19 vaccine:
As of September 10, 2021,St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has mandatedtheCOVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious accommodation, as a condition of employment.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or disabled veteran's status with respect to employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. St. Jude engages in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.