Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible)

Joint Academy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation firm in the UK is seeking a part-time Grant Manager to drive grant sourcing and applications. This role is ideal for someone with a PhD in health sciences and experience in successful grant writing. You will collaborate with scientific and clinical teams while working in a flexible, remote-first environment. Join a mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of digital health and virtual treatments.

Benefits

Access to world-leading professors and networks

Flexible, part-time role

Performance-based compensation

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research background in health sciences, life sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in grant writing with successful applications.
• Strong communication skills in English and experience with clinical research administration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and apply for grants and funding opportunities.
• Manage reporting requirements and compliance post-award.
• Support setup and coordination of clinical trials.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Clinical research administration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in health sciences or related field

Job description

Overview

This is a part-time, flexible position (employment or subcontractor) designed for someone passionate about bridging science, healthcare innovation, and funding strategy.

Be among the first to contribute to a mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and science.

Responsibilities

• Grant sourcing & applications
• Identify national, EU, and global research grants and funding opportunities
• Write and submit competitive grant applications in collaboration with our scientific and clinical teams
• Manage reporting requirements and compliance post-award
• Clinical study support & administration
• Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations
• Act as the liaison between our internal teams, academic partners, and corporate collaborators
• Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple projects
• Science project management
• Coordinate joint projects with universities and life science companies
• Oversee research-related documentation, IRB/ethics submissions, and data collection workflows
• Ensure efficiency and compliance while enabling scientific excellence
• Innovation & efficiency
• Use modern AI tools (literature review, drafting, project management, grant monitoring) to maximize productivity
• Continuously improve internal processes around research and funding

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent research background) in health sciences, life sciences, biomedical engineering, digital health, or related field
• Proven experience in grant writing with a track record of successful applications (EU Horizon, NIH, national agencies, foundations)
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills in English
• Experience with clinical research administration (protocols, ethics submissions, reporting)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with academics, clinicians, and corporate partners
• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, international environment
• Bonus: Familiarity with digital therapeutics, MSK research, or health economics

Benefits

• Access to world-leading professors and academic networks
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital health and virtual MSK treatments
• Flexible, part-time role that can be structured as employment or subcontracting
• Variable, performance-based compensation aligned with successful grant acquisition
• A mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and science