Senior Cancer Research Grant & Contracts Manager

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Research Grant Manager for Cancer Clinical Trials to oversee complex grant portfolios, budgeting, and stakeholder communications. The role requires strong financial forecasting, project tracking, and support for research teams.

The position is full-time with day shifts in Detroit- CANPAV, offering benefits and a focus on collaboration, innovation, and advancing cancer research.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, including at least six years in research grant or contract management.
• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving, and interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, comprehensively manages complex grant portfolios for a functional group or team of Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Plans, budgets, tracks project activities, and ensures timely communication to stakeholders.
• Forecasts finances, monitors subcontracts or consultant agreements, and may train staff on grant procedures.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

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

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Research Grant Manager for Cancer Clinical Trials to oversee complex grant portfolios, budgeting, and stakeholder communications. The role requires strong financial forecasting, project tracking, and support for research teams.

The position is full-time with day shifts in Detroit- CANPAV, offering benefits and a focus on collaboration, innovation, and advancing cancer research.