Medical Grant Writer

Medical Grant Writer

USA Remote

CMEsquared® is dedicated to improving clinical care and patient outcomes by providing the highest quality education in dermatology for dermatologists and other providers who care for patients with skin disorders. CMEsquared® develops both live and enduring CME-accredited activities in collaboration with ACCME-accredited joint providers. Innovative formats and teaching strategies ensure a more engaging, valuable educational experience relative to the lecture format of many CME activities. Areas of experience and expertise include medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and important, late-breaking updates in general dermatology. CMEsquared® accredited education is developed based on a thorough assessment of identified educational needs, resulting in timely, relevant learning opportunities that convey actionable knowledge, skills, and tools.

CMEsquared® creates live in person large annual conferences activities, as well as virtual and hybrid events, regularly scheduled webinars, and other online educational activities. For more details on our portfolio of conferences and programs, as well as to view our activities, please visit dermsquared.org.

Why Join CMEsquared®? At CMEsquared®, our mission is simple: elevate patient outcomes by elevating the people who deliver care. When you join us, you become part of a team that blends healthcare expertise, educational excellence, and a shared commitment to making a measurable impact.

Meaningful Work Your contributions directly strengthen the skills and performance of healthcare professionals. Your work ultimately improves patient lives.

Growth-Driven Culture We develop our people through coaching, stretch assignments, and opportunities to lead. Your professional growth isn't a perk, it's a priority.

Values-Led Teamwork You'll collaborate with high-performing colleagues who care about integrity and continuous improvement.

Empowered Innovation We encourage new ideas and give you the autonomy to innovate and improve processes.

Flexibility With Accountability Remote work creates the flexibility you need while maintaining the high expectations for performance, communication, and ownership.

The Essentials This role is best suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and bring a proven track record of delivering results through strong partnership and influence.

• Vision – the ability to zoom out, define what "good" looks like, and clearly communicate that direction across and beyond the organization.
• Strategic problem solving – the ability to translate vision into action by breaking complex opportunities or challenges into simple, executable strategies.
• Grounded Leadership – the ability to lead with confidence in direction while demonstrating humility in execution, taking ownership, seeking input, and adapting as new information emerges.
• Accountability and collaboration – the ability to take ownership of outcomes while motivating others to work effectively across the organization and setting clear expectations.
• Grit – the willingness and ability to overcome challenges, move beyond ideas, and consistently drive results.

Job Description

Title: Medical Grant Writer Reporting To: VP of Educational Development Location: Remote (U.S.) Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. CMEsquared® does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Role Summary

CMEsquared® is seeking a Medical Grant Writer to assist in creating grants for submission for funding, under the direction of the Vice President of Educational Development. The role will involve collaboration with internal team members to manage grant creation and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Write multiple focused needs assessments/grants weekly (~3-4 per week) creating supportive literature reviews and suggesting and/or refining themes, learning objectives, and agendas
• Work with faculty, VP of Educational Development, and CMO to help define the educational need
• Utilize quotes and outcomes as need to support the educational need
• Coordinate and review and finalize, grant submission sections according to supporters' grant portal requirements, including grant summaries, letters of request, etc
• Assist in preparation of grant template documents for upcoming grant development needs and manage all grant templates
• Identify Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Call for Grant Applications (CGAs) within the dermatology space
• Maintain supporter and grant status reports
• Collaborate with CME accrediting bodies though relevant stages of the process
• Analyze activity outcomes data to identify educational uptake and unmet educational needs and gaps
• Work closely with the grants manager/coordinator to assist in the submission of proposals
• Maintain timelines for all grant submission ensuring all are submitted on time and within scope

Qualifications & Skills

• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to work independently as well as part of a team and must be comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. The candidate also must demonstrate the following:
• 4-year degree from an accredited institution
• 1+ years of work experience in continuing medical education
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations overseeing medical education and familiarity with current trends in the industry
• Ability to become familiar with new diseases/conditions quickly
• Expertise researching, compiling, and analyzing clinical and scientific evidence quickly
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality
• Comprehensive understanding of AMA Style Guide
• Strong proficiency Microsoft Office Suite required (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Ability to incorporate AI to increase efficiency and improve product

Salary & Benefits

This is an opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your impact, and continue developing your expertise within a high-performing, mission-driven organization.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CMEsquared® offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, flexibility, and professional growth of our team, including:

• Fully remote work environment with a flexible time off policy
• Dedicated professional development support, including reimbursement for approved learning and development activities.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, with a significant portion of premiums subsidized for employees and eligible dependents, as well as access to HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA plans
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Cell phone reimbursement for business use
• Home office stipend to support a productive remote setup