Director, Translational Research Grants

Case; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Winter recess

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University seeks an Assistant Director of Research Programs to advance translational science across CTSC partners. You will craft grant submissions, edit scientific content, and ensure NIH policy compliance while coordinating with CTSC leadership to maximize funded research opportunities.

The role requires robust scientific writing, strong editorial skills, and ability to manage multiple grants and collaborations across institutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in writing manuscripts for publication and grant applications.
• Experience writing clinical protocols preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated knowledge of accepted scientific/medical writing standards and editing ability.
• Ability to critically review scientific data to find weaknesses and strengths.
• Ability to obtain and maintain human subject research training certification.
• Knowledge of computer and multimedia tools (word processing, presentations, graphics, databases).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and handle multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Knowledge of NIH Public Access Policy compliance and NIH/OMB guidelines.
• Inter-departmental collaboration and program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, edit, review, and prepare submission of translational grant proposals (≈10 per year).
• Maintain PubMed publication monitoring and REDCap data tracking for CTSC publications.
• Develop post-pilot pathways and coordinate with CTSC leadership for investigator support.
• Advise on CTSC pilot and national grant opportunities and align proposals with funding guidelines.
• Create presentations summarizing research progress for RPPR and renewals.

Skills

Manuscript writing

Grant writing

Scientific editing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical review

NIH policy knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

MD or PhD in biomedical or population-based disciplines

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Case Western Reserve University seeks an Assistant Director of Research Programs to advance translational science across CTSC partners. You will craft grant submissions, edit scientific content, and ensure NIH policy compliance while coordinating with CTSC leadership to maximize funded research opportunities.

The role requires robust scientific writing, strong editorial skills, and ability to manage multiple grants and collaborations across institutions.