Aging Research Strategy & Grants Lead

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Chief Strategist to lead community engagement and advance aging and age-related research across basic, clinical, and translational domains. The role focuses on executing strategic initiatives, coordinating grant development, and shaping the research vision in partnership with BARI leadership and faculty.

The position involves managing funding strategies, coordinating researchers, attending seminars, and organizing events to build a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training.
• 3 years directly relevant, progressive work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Skilled at adopting and implementing new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop project concepts, budgets, need assessment and strategies for funding opportunities.
• Write RFAs and grant proposals in collaboration with leadership.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.
• Coordinate clinical translational pipelines and pilot data.
• Organize educational initiatives, seminars and workshops for junior faculty and trainees.
• Lead outreach, community engagement and collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Analytical and problem solving

Discretion and confidentiality

Adopting and implementing new tech

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Chief Strategist to lead community engagement and advance aging and age-related research across basic, clinical, and translational domains. The role focuses on executing strategic initiatives, coordinating grant development, and shaping the research vision in partnership with BARI leadership and faculty.

The position involves managing funding strategies, coordinating researchers, attending seminars, and organizing events to build a