Clinical Research Grant Administrator
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Research Grant Specialist to support a growing portfolio. This role involves managing awarded grants, conducting financial reporting, setting up grants and reports, and assisting with progress reports. The specialist will meet with investigators regularly to review their portfolios and ensure all grant-related activities are completed timely and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Manage awarded grants, including financial reporting and progress reports.
- Assist with grant submissions and applications, ensuring timely completion.
- Set up grants and reports, and manage the financial aspects of awarded grants.
- Meet with investigators to review grant portfolios, discuss financial status, and assist with progress reporting.
- Conduct monthly check-ins with principal investigators (PIs) to assess overall portfolio status.
- Prioritize submission deadlines, particularly for NIH deadlines occurring four times a year.
- Act as a liaison for investigators, facilitating communication and support.
- Work with investigators to submit new applications, ensuring all financial and administrative requirements are met.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pre- and post-research grant management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Solid understanding of federal and major funding agency guidelines.
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
- Familiarity with sponsor submission portals such as grants.gov.
- Strong financial management skills, particularly in grant accounting.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple investigators.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with NIH grant mechanisms (e.g., RO1, R21).
- Experience with other federal, state, or industry funding entities, including DOD and CIRM.
- Experience with foundation or industry grant management.
- Proficiency in pre-award activities, including budget preparation.
- Experience with post-award management, including RPPR, JustInTime (JIT) Requests, and re-budgeting.
- Strong organizational skills to stay ahead of deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
- Good interpersonal skills and flexibility in working with investigators.
Work Environment
This role requires working on-site four days per week at our Beverly Hills location, with one day remote. The team is heavily focused on federal grants, with a growing emphasis on industry funding. The candidate will work with a diverse group of investigators, including those in both basic science and clinical research. The work environment is deadline-driven and requires strong collaboration and communication skills.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $53.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
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