Research Development Strategist (Remote Opportunity)
Stanford University · United States · remote
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is a dynamic and innovative center dedicated to excellence in research, medical education, and clinical care. Our division is driven by over 100 faculty, clinician educators and instructors who are the pillar of strength in the Division's ongoing efforts into the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
We are seeking a highly motivated, hardworking, and professional Research Development Strategist (Academic Program Professional 2) to write and/or edit complex content for a high volume of major research grant applications in CV Med, and lead and facilitate the submission of highly competitive and complex grant proposals. The Research Development Strategist will be a key partner in advancing the Cardiovascular Medicine Division’s robust research enterprise in partnership with the Director of Strategic Research Development. This is an exciting position for someone who is passionate about partnering with faculty and helping them bring their cardiovascular research ideas to fruition. CV Med submits a high volume of grant submissions, so the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The incumbent will join a thriving community of collaborative Research Development Professionals at Stanford dedicated to helping Stanford affiliates at all levels secure funding for their innovative research. The candidate must also have excellent communication skills that allow high-level interactions with a diverse academic and medical community.
This is a remote opportunity.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in biomedical science or related field preferred.
- Experience providing constructive, specific feedback to investigators at different career stages, including faculty and fellows.
- Demonstrated experience writing and providing strategic development support for NIH and American Heart Association applications, including career development (K), fellowship (F), and R-series awards.
- Experience writing or substantially editing Specific Aims, Research Strategies, and training plans, with the ability to present complex science clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Ability to deliver grant-related presentations or workshops to large audiences of faculty, trainees, and staff members.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent applications while meeting firm internal deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of graphics editing software such as Canva or Adobe; reference management software such as Zotero and/or EndNote; and project management software such as Airtable and/or Smartsheet.
- Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
Core Duties:
- Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
- Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
- Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
- Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
- Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
- Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
- May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
- Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
- Coach and mentor program staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
- Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
- Ability to oversee and direct staff.
- Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.