Grant & Scientific Manager

Overview The Scientific Manager will report to the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine, coordinating scientific activities across divisions and for the Department. The Scientific Manager will lead strategic grant development and submission efforts, overseeing scientific writing responsibilities. The Scientific Manager will also support grant writing, manuscript preparation and publication, develop project presentations, organize project operations and additional duties as assigned to support the mission and vision of the department. Responsibilities Serve as primary scientific architect for major submissions, leading grant writing efforts as writer, editor, coordinator, and liaison to ensure successful submission. Support innovative research and interdisciplinary research partnerships. Cultivate an active and engaged research faculty core to connect, support, and amplify a pipeline of investigators. Support translation and dissemination of science locally, nationally, and internationally. Identify and pursue opportunities in consultation with the Executive Vice Chair for federal, foundation, and private funding to support the growth of the department’s research portfolio and infrastructure. Support investigators, including junior and trainee investigators, on funding strategy, competitiveness, and portfolio development. Prepare the non‑scientific regulatory and shell of the grant (parts other than research strategy) such as budgets and budget justification, human subject protection plans, etc., and perform background or pertinent literature search to support development of these documents and workflows, including data‑driven study workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use in the lab and with study collaborators. Collaborate with other departmental staff for grant submissions, IRB submission, regulatory document management, financial reporting, and effort reports. Provide regulatory oversight for ongoing and new studies. Lead and manage the preparation, writing, review, and publication of scientific manuscripts. Coordinate with research investigators, fellows, and trainees to develop manuscript drafts and integrate feedback. Advise the Executive Vice Chair and research staff on up‑to‑date National Institutes of Health (NIH) policies, procedures, and compliance requirements related to grant applications and progress reports, ensuring institutional consistency while addressing grant‑specific needs. Support post‑award activities including presentations, NIH/sponsor progress reports, renewals, and sponsor communications. Assist faculty with commercialization of discoveries by working with Yale Ventures. Other duties as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring department. Required Skills and Abilities Demonstrated experience with NIH grant writing, submission, and grant administration. Proven ability to develop and strategically position grants to align with institutional priorities. Required Education and Experience Master’s degree in a scientific or life sciences discipline and a minimum of four years of experience managing a scientific or research program, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Preferred Education and Experience PhD in a scientific discipline integrating basic and clinical science. Experience in interdisciplinary research environments and variable funding sources. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills in complex, multi‑stakeholder academic settings. Demonstrated proficiency in scientific and scholarly writing. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale Cancer Center