Research Grant/Contract Manager II - Oncology

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Grants/Contracts Financial Manager to monitor the financial status of multiple research grants and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. You will analyze expenses, allocate funds, and collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies.

You will also assist principal investigators with grant applications and budget preparation, leveraging strong forecasting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the financial status of multiple grants within a functional group or team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and allocate grant funds accurately.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist PIs in preparing research grant applications, focusing on budget preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal / Verbal / Written

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences / health-related field / finance / business

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Monitoring the financial status of multiple grants within a functional group or team of Principal Investigators (PIs) in a department or division.


• This role ensures compliance with accounting procedures, analyzes expenses to allocate grant funds accurately, and collaborates across departments to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.


• Additionally, this role will assist PIs in preparing research grant applications, focusing on budget preparation in adherence to internal and external guidelines.


• This position requires strong financial forecasting, problem solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health related field, finance, or business.

Experience Required

• Three (3) years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance.

Skills Required

• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.