Director of Research Development
Director of Research Development
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$ 140000 - 190000
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Job Description
TheDirector of Research Development (DRD) reports to the Chief Science Officer (CSO). DRD will identify and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as facilitate the development writing and submission of grant proposals to federal state and private funding agencies. The Director of Research Development is responsible for building a culture of collaboration high achievement and accountability that fosters strong relationships among Salks faculty staff scientists and trainees to prepare grant applications and other scientific communication materials across a variety of research topics. Key responsibilities include preparing writing editing and assembling all sections from ideation to submission of highly competitive technical and /or complex research grant proposals including but not limited to grant applications to the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that valuesallmembers of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline professional acumen and unique life experiences fostering innovation and a sense of belonging. Together we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine the Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salks vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. Fromvisionary leadersto dedicatedadministratorsand brilliantfaculty members the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Research Development:
- Develops strategies to match current or potential Salk research programs with the interests and funding priorities of potential funding agencies entities or individuals.
- Coordinates NIH funding opportunities with scientific programs matches PIs with these opportunities and advocate for specific research areas in alignment with institutional goals.
- Works with teams of Salk scientists to navigate funding opportunities and help formulate collaborative initiatives that both push the boundaries of Salk science and provide avenues for establishing relationships with new funders.
- Works with faculty and members of a diverse array of Salk Departments (e.g. Chief Science Office External Relations Technology Transfer Research Accounting) to ensure that internal funds are best utilized to stimulate innovation and to meet sponsor/donor expectations.
- Works closely with the Cancer Center Director to support the activities related to the Institutes NCI designated Cancer Center.
- Develops educational slideshow presentations and serve as an instructor in training postdocs staff scientists and junior faculty in the best practices for developing their research plans and composing associated component parts of grant applications.
Project Management:
- Establishes goals milestones and deliverables for projects. Ensures that research goals and milestones are being achieved and that theexpectations of funders are being met or exceeded.
- Works with faculty and Grants Administration team to establish appropriate project budgets and ensure that budgets are managed appropriately.
- Ensures the Project Management team is wellstaffed and trained to meet the evolving needs of the Salk research endeavors.
- Directs the project management of the various training grant programs as well as to internal funding competitions. Works closely with the Internal Funding Committee to support internal funding opportunities establish internal deadlines and facilitate meetings of key scientists to ensure timely submission.
Scientific Communication:
- Guides the development of complex highprofile research proposals from ideation to submission ensuring clarity technical accuracy and alignment with funder priorities including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Has insight into the scientific programs funded by the NIH navigates the allocation priorities of federal funds and serves as an advocate for specific scientific fields.
- Facilitates collaboration among teams of investigators building consensus and guiding the development of unique sections required for complex multiPI proposals (e.g. Project Management Plan Administrative Core Data Management Plan).
- Supports faculty in navigating funding opportunities including RFAs and assists in securing their peerreviewed awards.
- Analyzes reviews of previously submitted proposals and provides feedback to investigators or other Institution officials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job may require supervisory responsibilities as needed.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
What we Require
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in successful grant/research development writing individual and team proposals and facilitating submission of grant proposals.
- Inside experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. in biological sciences physical sciences or natural sciences.
- Experience in writing and editing grants including NIH R01 proposals and multicomponent proposals.
- Strong proofreading and strategic communication skills.
- Experience in coordinating grantwriting efforts of multiple PIs to facilitate the submission of large multicomponent proposals.
- Experience writing and coordinating multidisciplinary sponsored research and private grant proposals with multiple collaborators for a variety of funding sources.
- Experience leading teams of scientists and/or administrative staff.
- Computer skills required: Development Software; Microsoft Office; Project Management Software
- Other skills strongly preferred: Microsoft PowerBI or other data management software.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $140000$190000 per annum.Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal equity geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off tuition reimbursement patient advocacy services and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community both scientists and administrators worked together to define values that we believe support Salks pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students employees applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include but not limited to such hairstyles as braids and twists) color religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status age sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) reproductive health decision making gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam era other covered veteran status) political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the abovementioned characteristics including:
- Any combination of characteristics.
- A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
- A perception that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
