Research Development Strategist

The Research Development Strategist is an integral member of the Center for Research and Creative Activity. This experienced professional level position will contribute to the development and implementation of the Division of Research and Economic Developments strategy priorities and goals to grow the Universitys research enterprise. The strategist will play a key role in expanding the universitys biosciences research portfolio with an emphasis on building health sciences biomedical and biotechnology research development capacity across the university. Key responsibilities include designing coordinating and implementing biosciences focused research development services and resources across a broad range of agencies (e.g. NIH ARPAH NSF DOE DOD NASA).

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with indepth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of area typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies processes and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies practices and procedures.

60% of the time the Research Development Strategist must:

• Partner with PIs and research teams in the development sustainability and growth of the institutions biosciences research portfolio including centers and cores.
• Identify and analyze extramural funding opportunities; develop build and facilitate collaborations with interdisciplinary and crossinstitutional teams; understand sponsor priorities and requirements; and provide both strategic and tactical support through the entire proposal development lifecycle.
• Lead efforts to establish and support projects partnerships and initiatives that foster health sciencesrelated research development capacity building.
• Develop and maintain research and proposal development resources templates and processes.
• Content development and project management of education and training activities such as annual grant writing workshops job aids workshops panels and networking events and research interest groups.
• Assist coordinate and contribute with Center of Research and Creative Activity personnel on research development education and training processes and project management activities.
• Ensure efficient responsive and targeted use of research development services and resources.
• Foster future health sciencesrelated growth and sustainability by providing project management skills and grantsmanship expertise for proposal development by multidisciplinary teams of researchers research staff and educators.

35% of the time the Research Development Strategist must:

• Develop maintain and continuously improve proposal development resources and proposal management systems (e.g. timelines checklists requirement matrices templates).
• Serve as a strategist for research development initiatives that support the Divisions overall research goals.
• Collaborate with PIs and researchers with proposal development including advising grantsmanship and facilitating engagement with administrative leadership.
• Provide PIs and teams with overall grant writing strategies processes editorial positioning and style and figure design to align with the stated goals of each funding agency.
• Understand funding agency proposal review criteria and peer review processes; acquire and maintain a detailed understanding of the expectations timelines formats and processes required by each agency.
• Advise faculty on how to plan prepare and write highly competitive technical and complex research grant proposals meet often challenging criteria and acquire best practice knowledge to improve their capability.
• Facilitate and run proposal planning meetings.
• Support special projects initiated by Center and Division leadership.

5% of the time the Research Development Strategist must:
Provide Center for Research and Creative Activity Support:

• Contribute to Center for Research and Creative Activity strategic planning website content metric tracking and collection and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of policies requirements funding mechanisms and grant proposal processes across funding agencies that support health biomedical and biotechnologyrelated research.
• Ability to effectively problem solve and diffuse tense situations.
• Understanding of general grant proposal process regulatory compliance issues and knowledge of research research infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of specific software used in the preparation of grant proposal.
• Good knowledge of office staff management and support functions.

Bachelors or Advanced Degree and 5 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: