Grant Writer

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
- 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)
- 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