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Grant Writer for Community Outreach and Engagement

WHY VITALIEF?

Vitalief was formed to address the human capital epidemic the healthcare and clinical trial industries are facing today. We are expanding our footprint rapidly as a value-added, innovative Research Operations and Clinical Trials Consulting Company. As a result, we are seeking talented and enthusiastic Clinical Research professionals to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited employees) to support our clients’ successful planning and execution of research and clinical trials.

Reasons to work for Vitalief:

• Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.
• Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
• We’re committed to our employees – you are encouraged and mentored by the talented Vitalief team to achieve full potential.
• “Life/Work” balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
• We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
• You'll impact clinical research in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, and improve outcomes for diverse populations.

Salary Range: Market competitive - based on experience level.

Work Location: This job is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations.
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
• Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts.
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies, procedures, and strategic priorities of the client, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
• Generates revenues for programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals.
• Informs staff and answer questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants.
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals.
• Remains up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals.
• Coordinates with the Business/Finance Office and Center leadership/management to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
• Informs supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.
• Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Meets regularly with Center leadership/management to discuss/coordinate current and new funding needs and proposal priorities.
• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match Center priorities, including sharing opportunities with community partner organizations.

Required Skills:

• 4 or more years of grant writing experience, preferably with a healthcare and/or nonprofit focus.
• *Must be able to provide a proven record of securing major grants*
• Keys to success in this role are your ability to demonstrate your versatility, “can do” attitude, and adaptability; leadership/mentorship qualities; strong analytical skills; and the ability to think creatively and working independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• 3 or more years of experience in securing new funding opportunities, comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience with grant budget development, application, submission and management.
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.
• Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19; inoculated annually for Influenza; and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.