Research Development Grants Lead (Hybrid)

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a Research Development Strategist (Academic Program Professional 2) to grow its sponsored research enterprise. You will partner with faculty to develop and submit competitive grant proposals, manage complex programs, and guide strategic planning and fundraising initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring strong grant writing, project management, and cross‑sector collaboration skills, plus the ability to lead multiple priorities with meticulous attention to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated grant writing and project management in a university setting.
• Experience submitting large program/project grants to funders.
• Experience building collaborations across academia and industry.
• Advancing innovative preclinical and translational programs.
• Highly organized, analytical, proactive, and deadline-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research programs by outreach to varied stakeholders and allocating resources.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review trends.
• Teach and/or assist in teaching; develop curriculum and surveys.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals and grants.
• Contribute to strategic planning and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop outreach strategy for program communications, partnerships, and fundraising.
• Coach and mentor program staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-sector collaboration

Scientific writing

Deadline oriented

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a Research Development Strategist (Academic Program Professional 2) to grow its sponsored research enterprise. You will partner with faculty to develop and submit competitive grant proposals, manage complex programs, and guide strategic planning and fundraising initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring strong grant writing, project management, and cross‑sector collaboration skills, plus the ability to lead multiple priorities with meticulous attention to