Research GrantContract Manager II Oncology

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Grant/Contract Manager III to oversee the financial status of multiple research grants and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. The role supports PIs in grant budgeting and applications, requiring strong forecasting and communication skills.

You will monitor expenditures, allocate funds accurately, and collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified.
• Minimum of three years in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance.
• Strong analytical ability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial status of multiple grants within a team of Principal Investigators.
• 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 per guidelines.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

Under general supervision the Grant/Contract Manager III is responsible for:

• 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:

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.