Grant Team Manager (PhD)

Alien Technology Transfer; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation consulting firm is seeking a Grant Team Manager in Hyderabad, India. This role involves overseeing the US SBIR Innovation Consulting business line, managing project teams, and preparing grant proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong business acumen, exceptional leadership and writing skills, and experience in public funding proposals. This position offers a hybrid work model with significant responsibilities in client relationship management and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a management role with business acumen.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in writing proposals for public research funding programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CTO on strategic decisions for growth.
• Manage ongoing client pipeline including proposals and projects.
• Support relationship management with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Job description

Overview

Alien Technology Transfer empowers top-class innovators to transform visionary product concepts into commercial realities. We do this by helping companies with concrete growth ambitions to secure funding for their product development through our innovation consulting expertise. To date, we have raised more than $500 million for our clients - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - across many domains including agri-tech, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean-tech, cyber-security, quantum computing, space, and transport.

As a Grant Team Manager, you will be responsible for driving the success of the entire US SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Innovation Consulting business line. You will oversee multiple project consulting teams, working with clients preparing grant proposals to be submitted to the SBIR funding scheme. You will be involved in defining strategies, implementing effective CRM and contributing to improving internal management processes. You will also play a key role in high-level client relationships and act as a coach to help develop the department’s technical and soft skills by sharing knowledge and experience, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hybrid Work Modality: Monday to Thursday at the Office and Friday Work from Home

During the first 6 months (approx.) after joining, you will operate as a Project Consultant preparing proposals for clients. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the full range of activities required to conceptualize, write, and submit SBIR grant proposals to NIH. You will be responsible for producing high-quality scientific documents for funding applications. In addition, you will be responsible for supporting our clients as they interface with the Funding Agencies. Successful completion of this period will lead to you becoming a manager of your own team of Project Consultants for an additional 6 months (approx.), after which you will assume full responsibility as the Grant Team Manager. You will report directly to the CTO, who will also provide all necessary training for the role.

You must possess a genuine passion for technology and business, be highly analytical and articulate, have a strong command of English, and a love for writing. You must be a team player, well organized, and also keen to take on responsibility. Key qualities include being able to demonstrate leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a high degree of stamina to work within an ambitious and goal-driven environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the CTO by developing and implementing strategic decisions for growth;
• Preparing and implementing new procedures and training for the entire business line;
• Team management (hiring, onboarding and training, daily meetings, performance review, communication of strategic decisions);
• Management of ongoing client pipeline including proposals under preparation and funded projects;
• Project proposal reviewing: Analyzing business plans and technical documents related to innovative technologies and businesses to be developed within the project; reviewing proposals prepared by your team, ensuring a high standard prior to their submission;
• Supporting relationship management with clients and relevant stakeholders involved in the innovative product/ service development process through meetings, calls, and emails.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in a management role with business acumen;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Previous work experience in writing proposals for public research funding programs in English language;
• Mid-term stay abroad among past experiences is desirable.

Please note: Due to the high volume of candidates we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback regarding the outcome of every single application.