Remote Research Development Strategist – Grant Writing

Stanford University School of Medicine; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a Research Development Strategist to craft and edit complex grant content for high-volume submissions in cardiovascular research. The role partners with faculty and leadership to advance the division's robust research enterprise and secure competitive funding.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional writing, project management, and communication skills, with experience in NIH/AHA grants and the ability to present complex science clearly to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience providing constructive, specific feedback to investigators at different career stages.
• Demonstrated experience writing and providing strategic development support for NIH and American Heart Association applications, including career development (K), fellowship (F), and R-series awards.
• Experience writing or substantially editing Specific Aims, Research Strategies, and training plans, with the ability to present complex science clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to deliver grant-related presentations or workshops to large audiences of faculty, trainees, and staff members.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent applications while meeting firm internal deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of graphics editing software such as Canva or Adobe; reference management software such as Zotero and/or EndNote; and project management software such as Airtable and/or Smartsheet.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
• Coach and mentor program staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Strategic development

Academic communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Project management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Zotero

EndNote

Airtable

Smartsheet

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a Research Development Strategist to craft and edit complex grant content for high-volume submissions in cardiovascular research. The role partners with faculty and leadership to advance the division's robust research enterprise and secure competitive funding.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional writing, project management, and communication skills, with experience in NIH/AHA grants and the ability to present complex science clearly to