Strategic Grants & Contracts Leader for Nephrology Research

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a Grants and Contracts Manager to lead pre- and post‑award activities for the Division of Nephrology, partnering with faculty and administrative stakeholders to optimize portfolios.

This role combines hands-on grant management with leadership, mentorship, and cross‑functional coordination to support compliant budgets, sponsor reporting, and strategic research growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field; Masters preferred (MPA/MPH/MHA).
• Five years of progressive grants and contracts management experience; finance experience a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate level).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and ability to compile reports on financial status.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to manage pre‑ and post‑award activities.
• Lead subcontract oversight, budget development, sponsor reporting, and closeout procedures.
• Monitor compliance, review awards, and support data integrity in the Grants Tracking System.
• Provide guidance to principal investigators and divisional leadership on financial strategies and renewals.
• Mentor grants team members and drive divisional initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Masters preferred (MPA/MPH/MHA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a Grants and Contracts Manager to lead pre- and post‑award activities for the Division of Nephrology, partnering with faculty and administrative stakeholders to optimize portfolios.

This role combines hands-on grant management with leadership, mentorship, and cross‑functional coordination to support compliant budgets, sponsor reporting, and strategic research growth.