Grants Program Manager Research

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

The Grants Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration and oversight of all research grant-related activities within the organization. This includes the development and submission of competitive grant applications, management of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines, and providing support and guidance to investigators throughout the grant lifecycle. The position requires strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of extramural funding agency regulations and federal/state laws. The Grants Program Manager will call upon this working knowledge to independently guide and advise investigators and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with funding obligations, cost accounting principles, extramural reporting obligations and related local policies. This position serves to promote proposal development to maximize extramural research funding opportunities and ensure successful grant outcomes with minimal to no supervision.

Experience
5 years related work experience or combination of education and experience as determined by the hiring manager.
7 years work experience or combination of education and experience preferred.

Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of 5 years relative experience as determined by the hiring manager.
Master’s degree or equivalent combination of 7 years relative experience as determined by the hiring manager is preferred.

Licensure
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

Special Skills
Proficient computer skills, proactive, strong organizational skills, demonstrated knowledge of organization and
administrative processes, excellent verbal and communication skills.

Training
Experience in the area of grants management, grants negotiation, and research compliance. Familiarity with federal and private granting agencies and their regulatory requirements.