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WHY VITALIEF?Vitalief is expanding our footprint rapidly as a value-add, innovative Healthcare consulting company, focused on empowering Research and transforming Clinical Trials. As a result, we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Grants Coordinator to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited Vitalief employee) to support our mission and our clients’ mission to impact and save lives. Reasons to work for Vitalief:
You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.
Salary Range: Market competitive - based on experience level.Work Location: Hybrid work model. You will be required 4 days on site in Newark, New Jersey. Responsibilities:
Assisting in the preparation of proposals and grant applications, development of budgets and editing of documents and process proposals.
Serves as principal liaison with Principal Investigators, Clinicians, Program and Administrative personnel to coordinate grant application processes.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of all grant-related materials and applications to meet proposal and closeout timelines.
Prepares tracking reports for required deliverables and manages timesheets for personnel when necessary.
Prepare Federal, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other grant submissions – coordinating the administrative aspects of the proposal (i.e., electronic grant submission, budgets, bio-sketches of personnel, etc.).
Identify and work with PI to prevent projected over expenditures and resolve deficit situations.
Implements monthly reconciliation procedure for all sponsored projects including account balances, projections and meet with stakeholders regularly.
Pursues philanthropic funding, as requested by leadership.
Reviews information entered into medical billing system to verify accuracy and maximize income for clinical services provided.
Regularly reviews federal register codes and regulations and participates in webinars for regulatory compliance pertaining to contracts and grants.
Required Skills:
3+ years of experience in of demonstrated related experience with emphasis on grant writing and program development
Masters Degree in a related field
Experience preparing Federal, NIH, and other research grant submissions from a regulations and requirements perspective.
Certificate in Research Administration (CRA) preferred.
Demonstrated experience building positive relationships and working effectively with PI’s, all levels within the client organization, as well as external grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions.
Critical thinking & decision-making skills – ability to evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications.
Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and balance a sense of humor with necessity to interact professionally at all levels.
Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently as well as with guidance when appropriate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs.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.#LI-DNIPowered by JazzHR
