Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible)

Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible) at Joint Academy in United States.

Role Summary

Description

This is a part-time, flexible position (employment or subcontractor) designed for someone passionate about bridging science, healthcare innovation, and funding strategy .

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for

Grant sourcing & applications

• Identify national, EU, and global research grants and funding opportunities.
• Write and submit competitive grant applications in collaboration with our scientific and clinical teams.
• Manage reporting requirements and compliance post-award.

Clinical study support & administration

• Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations.
• Act as the liaison between our internal teams, academic partners, and corporate collaborators.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple projects.

Science project management

• Coordinate joint projects with universities and life science companies.
• Oversee research-related documentation, IRB/ethics submissions, and data collection workflows.
• Ensure efficiency and compliance while enabling scientific excellence.

Innovation & efficiency

• Use modern AI tools (literature review, drafting, project management, grant monitoring) to maximize productivity.
• Continuously improve internal processes around research and funding.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent research background) in health sciences, life sciences, biomedical engineering, digital health, or related field.
• Proven experience in grant writing with a track record of successful applications (EU Horizon, NIH, national agencies, foundations).
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience with clinical research administration (protocols, ethics submissions, reporting).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with academics, clinicians, and corporate partners.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, international environment .
• Bonus: Familiarity with digital therapeutics, MSK research, or health economics .

Benefits

• Access to world-leading professors and academic networks .
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital health and virtual MSK treatments .
• Flexible, part-time role that can be structured as employment or subcontracting .
• Variable, performance-based compensation aligned with successful grant acquisition.
• A mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and science .