Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and team members and as a member of the Medical Writing team, the Grant Writer will identify, submit and follow up on funding opportunities for research conducted or facilitated within the Medical R&D group.

Identify funding opportunities

• Systematically research, map, identify and explore eligibility requirements for relevant funding opportunities within the therapeutic areas of interest and which align with Alimentiv’s strategic mission and capabilities
• Work with the Chief Medical Officer, VP Medical R&D, and other members of senior leadership to identify the most appropriate funding opportunities to pursue
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership regarding funding opportunities
• Represent Alimentiv at funding agency information sessions and meetings as required

Write grant proposals

• Draft polished and professional grant proposals tailored to the requirements of each funding opportunity
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the timely completion of all components of grant application packages, including budgets
• Manage document review rounds with stakeholders and prepare revised drafts of the proposal based on feedback received
• Manage timelines and the grant submission process
• Monitor submitted proposals and respond to funding agency queries as required
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of proposal content
• Contribute to our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by factoring these elements into our research proposals where feasible

Foster strategic relationships

• Support the Medical R&D team in relationship management with funding agencies and act as a point of contact as assigned
• Respond to queries related to the grants from internal and external contacts
• Represent Alimentiv in a professional manner at meetings and in all communications

Grant administration/monitoring tasks

• Ensure commonly requested supporting documentation for grants is maintained (e.g., CVs)
• Develop a calendar of application and reporting deadlines for all grants
• Work collaboratively with the project operations team, the grant owners and Alimentiv’s legal team to support the execution of contractual agreements with funding agencies
• Submit grant proposals and status reports, ensuring multiple overlapping deadlines are met
• Collaborate with the operational team to track budgets and verify the eligibility of expenses
• Draft status reports for funders in accordance with grant requirements
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree (advanced degrees preferred) and 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience writing grant proposals, preferably in the clinical research space
• Existing knowledge of GI indications is an asset
• A self-starter who can be proactive and translate opportunities into funding
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment and build rapport with funders
• Exemplary written communication skills and ability to develop clear, well-structured, and persuasive proposals
• Superior time management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines from multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting related to grants
• Strong research skills and familiarity with research resources including databases and other online sources of granting information

Working Conditions

• Home-based
• *Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available