Global Grant Strategy & Partnerships Lead

Evotec SE; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension after probation

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Private dental cover

Wellbeing support

Company bonus scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Evotec SE in Abingdon, UK is seeking a Senior Grant Management Specialist to lead European, North American and Asian funding initiatives within its Academic Partnerships team. The role focuses on proactive funder engagement, identifying grant opportunities, and supporting researchers in competitive applications.

You will collaborate across Evotec sites in Europe and the USA, write grants in English, travel internationally, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant management with a proven track record.
• Ability to write grant applications in English.
• Experience collaborating with diverse funders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of European, North American and Asian funding schemes.
• Expand Evotec's global network of funders and engage with funders directly.
• Identify grant opportunities and brief senior staff for opportunities.
• Support researchers in preparing competitive applications.
• Lead ongoing improvements to grant management processes.
• Collaborate across Evotec sites in Europe and the USA.

Skills

Grant management

Funder relations

Network building

English grant writing

Cross‑site collaboration

Travel internationally

Education

Natural or medical sciences degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Evotec SE in Abingdon, UK is seeking a Senior Grant Management Specialist to lead European, North American and Asian funding initiatives within its Academic Partnerships team. The role focuses on proactive funder engagement, identifying grant opportunities, and supporting researchers in competitive applications.

You will collaborate across Evotec sites in Europe and the USA, write grants in English, travel internationally, and drive process improvements.