Life Sciences SBIR Grant Writer

Grant Engine; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Life Sciences Grant Writer to support industry-focused clients in securing funding. This role involves conceptualizing and delivering high-quality grant proposals, translating complex scientific content into accessible language. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in scientific writing and critical evaluation, with a focus on collaboration and communication. Join a team that values teamwork, respect, and the unique contributions of each member, while working alongside brilliant scientists and technology specialists. This position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of scientific writing experience required.
• Experience with NIH SBIR proposals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities for grant proposals to NIH, DoD, and other agencies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying deadlines.

Skills

Scientific Writing

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Research Methodology

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master's Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Grant Engine is a growing company. We started Grant Engine because we support the trailblazers – companies that take innovation to a whole new level.

We aim to address some of the most daunting diseases affecting human health, as well as develop new tools and products to bring new understanding to the field of life sciences, technology, and emerging fields of study.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. Please explore the open positions and reach us directly at [e-mail].

Current Openings

Location: Durham, NC

Job Id: 189

# of Openings: 1

Life Sciences Grant Writer sought for fast growing funding support company.

This role is responsible for working alongside the Program Manager in support of industry-focused clients pursuing funding support. (S)he will lead the full range of technical activities required to conceptualize, prepare, and deliver grant proposals to NIH, DoD, and other government agencies. Responsible for producing the highest quality written scientific documents for funding applications and publications, including writing, editing, and proofreading grant proposals, as well as supporting end-clients as they interface with Funding Agencies. The lead writer must be deadline-driven and able to handle multiple concurrent projects per cycle, each with varying deadlines for execution.

This position is a part-time to full-time opportunity, although individuals with superior skills and a demonstrated track record will be considered for immediate full-time hire.

Job Title: Life Sciences Grant Writer

Status: Full-Time hire, starting part-time in most cases.

Location: All US Locations/Remote

• Conceptualize and then execute high quality, cogent, and simple written applications, translating highly scientific content into terms that appeal to a range of reviewers, from expert to generalist. Responsible for the full delivery, not just the technical content.
• Working with the program manager, identify fit between granting agencies’ research needs and the end-client’s product roadmap and technical focus.
• Perform literature/product searches on new ideas to understand and assess novel advancements as they relate to end client’s product roadmap.
• Work closely with technical and business staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals.
• Maintain comprehensive and up to date knowledge of platform technological advances and particular market areas involved in identifying and soliciting grants.
• Manage various deadlines and deliverables for multiple clients concurrently.
• Assist with assembling scientific documents for each client as necessary, including but not limited to large institutional grants, annual and progress reports for awarded grants.
• Train new writers on the process, including conducting educational courses and workshops.

Necessary Qualifications:

• PhD preferred. Masters Degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, other life science, or relevant background, essential.
• Minimum 1 year scientific writing experience, preferably in a healthcare/research/academic environment.
• Proven experience writing grants, including NIH SBIR proposals, and/or experience with other funding mechanisms.

Additional Qualifications and Competencies:

• Critical Evaluation: objectivity, critical thinking, problem solving, curiosity, inquisitiveness, research methodology, knowledge management, online search skills.
• Communication for Impact: Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, command of the English language, strong presentation skills, diplomacy, perceptual objectivity, active listening, asks the right questions.
• Relationship Building: Trustworthy, competent, client-focused, credible, proactive and responsive, values the team environment and works with mutual respect.
• Flexibility: Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple concurrent deadlines while maintaining high quality final products.
• Ethical Practice: Personal and professional integrity, builds trust and rapport.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Bonus and profit sharing eligible.

We are changing how companies win grants and contracts. Our approach was born from a successful pedigree of building life science and other companies. At our heart, we are a company of builders. As we support our clients, we are here for simple, straightforward reasons: Teamwork, Respect, and People.

Teamwork

We believe in working together to get things done. Our team is aligned; we’re all motivated to reach the same objective. We encourage our team to be vocal and bring new ideas to the table. We nurture ideas and push to make them a reality. You will never be discouraged from speaking your mind.

Respect

The work we do is both exciting and challenging. You will be respected for your contribution as an essential member of the team, and you will be surrounded by those who continue to earn the respect of their peers. Together, we will extend the reputation for excellence that has come to be expected from Grant Engine. When in synchronicity, our work is best accomplished with respect for our clients & teammates, respect for the challenges we face, and respect for the precision and thoroughness required to succeed.

People

With Grant Engine, your unique abilities put you in an exceptional position to seize opportunities and address exciting scientific & business problems. You will work with some of the most brilliant scientists and technology specialists in the world. Yet, on this team, everyone’s work and ideas are valued and needed.

We’re also serious about expanding our capabilities. We take the time to learn new techniques and approaches to improve our delivery. No matter what your function, background, or job level, you are a part of the team at Grant Engine. We’re all in it together. And together, we achieve so much more.