Funding & Research Partnerships Manager (Medical Imaging) (m/f/d)

Your mission

We are looking for an experienced Funding & Research Partnerships Manager (m/f/d) to join our Research Partnerships team, supporting NVision’s medical imaging applications and research through the development of competitive research grants. The role requires the ability to independently develop complex grant applications in close collaboration with internal scientists as well as managing partnerships with world-class institutions and supporting their funding applications to use our technology in their research and clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development and submission of grant applications for research and innovation projects, from opportunity assessment and concept development to proposal writing and submission.

• Identify and evaluate national and international funding opportunities aligned with NVision's strategic objectives and customer needs.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, and customers to define project scope, gather technical input, and shape compelling grant proposals.

• Conduct scientific and market research to develop clear, accurate, and persuasive proposal content.

• Manage grant timelines, deliverables, and submission processes independently, ensuring all milestones are met.

• Ensure proposals comply with funding call requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.

• Coordinate responses to reviewer feedback, revisions, and resubmissions where applicable.

• Maintain clear communication across all stakeholders and track project progress, priorities, and deliverables.
  

Your profile

• PhD in medical physics, biomedical imaging, or a closely related field. 
• Strong understanding of medical imaging and translational applications. 
• Proven experience in scientific writing, with a strong portfolio showcasing the ability to distill complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. A history of successful publication of scientific papers is considered an advantage. 
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders in a scientific or technical setting. 
• Hands-on research experience with hyperpolarized MRI (HP MRI) is considered a strong advantage. 
• Experience contributing to or leading NIH R01 grant applications is considered a strong advantage. 
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including scientists, clinicians, external partners, and non-technical stakeholders, to develop high-quality scientific content. 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

Why us?

• Attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary and stock options 
• Key role in a highly advanced and fast-growing startup company 
• Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of cancer 
• International team, from over 30 different nationalities 
• Positive work environment with open communication and a collaborative mindset 
• Remote working model 
• Flexible working hours 
• Relocation support if needed 

This role can be performed remotely from the US East Coast or within the European Union, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Ulm, Germany. Employment terms, compensation, and benefits will be determined based on the successful candidate’s location and in accordance with applicable local laws and company practices.

Contact information

Join us in making a difference! Submit your application to be considered for this exciting opportunity. 

Any questions? Please contact: 

Emilija Stojanovska 

Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager 

mail: View email address on us.fitly.work

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

About us

NVision is innovating quantum technology with a unique approach - leveraging organic molecules to change lives for the better. Our platform spans from quantum signal enhancement that enables metabolic imaging today to quantum computing that could transform drug discovery tomorrow. Headquartered in Ulm, Germany, and backed by leading investors from the United States and Europe, we are now entering a phase of global commercialization and expansion.

With our POLARIS product line, we are extending the capabilities of standard MRIs to enable real-time metabolic imaging, transforming how diseases are detected, understood, and treated. Our work sits at the intersection of physics, engineering, chemistry, and medicine - translating cutting-edge science into clinical reality. We collaborate with leading academic and clinical partners worldwide, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Technical University of Munich, and the University of Cambridge.

At NVision, we believe transformative innovation happens when talented people from different disciplines work together toward a shared, meaningful goal. We are a global, multidisciplinary team of nearly 150 employees from more than 30 nationalities, driven by curiosity, rigor, and a commitment to solving complex challenges. Here, ideas are valued, ownership is real, and collaboration spans functions, disciplines, and borders.

If you are motivated by impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to contribute to something fundamentally new, NVision offers the opportunity to grow while building technology that changes lives.

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