Research Grants Manager

OVERVIEW:
Vitalief is a leading site solutions partner focused on improving the value and contribution of clinical trial sites across the drug development lifecycle. We offer integrated Consulting (strategic and operational), Functional Service Provider (FSP) services, Workforce Solutions (training and career pathing), and Site Networks that enhance clinical trials and improve patient outcomes. We are seeking a problem-solving, “hands-on” Grants Manager to join our exceptional client team.

WHY VITALIEF?

• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
• Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
• We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
• Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.

Salary Range: Market competitive - based on experience level.

Work Location: Hybrid; Occasional travel to New Brunswick, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and management of project timelines, sponsor requests, budget preparation, and deliverables. Participate in grant project meeting coordination and meeting management. Support the preparation and processing of proposals, acceptance of awards, and negotiation of agreements, including subawards.
• Oversee data management plans and ensure procedures are effectively communicated within the team while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Serve as a liaison between project stakeholders, including the Principal Investigator/research team, central administrative offices and regulatory bodies, and external collaborators, such as sub-recipients and vendors, on administrative issues, identifying solutions for exceptional circumstances and resolving problems at all stages of the sponsored programs lifecycle.
• Advise and/or assist the research team on the procurement of supplies and other necessary grant items and categorizing under the appropriate grant.
• Manage the pre and post-award aspects of a diverse portfolio of 6+ studies and maintain knowledge of NIH sponsored grants.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of grants management experience with emphasis on NIH sponsored grants.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., life sciences, public health, healthcare administration).
• Membership in American Association of Grant Professionals and/or Grants Management Association or an equivalent.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience building positive relationships and working effectively with PIs, all levels within the client organization, as well as external grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions, ensuring successful and timely grant submission.
• Experience with preparing and/or reviewing administrative material for grant submissions; budget forecasting and management; ongoing monitoring of fund statements; financial management and monitoring of awarded grants, resolution of accounting problems/errors; functioning as a liaison to federal and non-federal grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions; monitoring grants and contracts for compliance issues.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills – ability to evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based information systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Standing, walking, visual perception, talking, and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs.