Grant Manager (1/10)
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)
is a non‐profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix,
Arizona, focused on research that can help patients with cancer,
neurological disorders, diabetes and other debilitating conditions.
Working with a worldwide network of collaborators in the scientific
and medical communities, Tgen researchers study the genetic
components of both common and complex diseases. Through genomic
analysis, we learn how DNA, genes and proteins – the microscopic
building block of life – can affect human health. Our 41 lead
investigators and nearly 300 support personnel at sites in Phoenix,
Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona, are dedicated to improving
patient care and quality of life through precision medicine, best
defined as the right therapy, for the right patient, at the right
time.
Description: The Grant Program Manager is
responsible for the program management of the day-to-day operation
of large scale, multi-component grants, including the
administrative, financial and regulatory oversight of the grant,
program coordination with the participating sites, progress report
preparation, site visit coordination, meeting preparation, and
communication with internal staff as required.
Detailed Description
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Primarily responsible for the Institute's
large-scale, multi-component grants (e.g., program projects
grants including P01, P50, cooperative grants including U19, U54
and other large program grants including RC2) and acts as
primary liaison with PIs, Sponsored Research administrators,
project managers, project accountants, and additional
administrative personnel on all aspects of the grants, including
pre- and post-award issues.
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Works with the Finance Office to oversee the
post-award financial grants management, including communication
with external sponsors in regard to budget reallocations,
reporting, and request for carry forward for large grant awards.
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Assists researchers and Sponsored Research
administrators in grant proposal preparation and annual progress
reports, including budgets, administrative documents, and
formatted proposal per the sponsor’s requirements.
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Is the Point-of Contact for multi-component
grants, including coordinating communication amongst sites,
grant meetings, and internal and external grant activities.
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Provides grant program management for
awarded projects including maintenance of relevant grant
documents, composition of grant correspondence, preparation of
Administrative Core/Unit presentations, and oversight, in
conjunction with the Office of Research Compliance, of
regulatory issues related to the research program.
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Maintains current knowledge of Institute and
federal, state, and agency guidelines for Sponsored Research
administration.
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Works with Director, Office of Sponsored
Research in developing, maintaining and updating all program
administration's standard operating procedures, especially as
related to large grants.
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Performs other job-related duties as
requested by the Director, Office of Sponsored Research, and
Chief Operating Officer. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration, Finance, accounting, or related field
required. 2+ years of demonstrated experience with pre- and
post-award experience at a non-profit research institution or
university/college required. Research administration experience
and/or understanding of pre-award administration preferred.
Advanced degrees (MS, MBA) or comparable working
experience in both business and the life sciences (biology,
genetics, chemistry, etc.) are strongly desired.
If you are interested in seeing the most up to
date job listings or to apply for a position, please go to
https://www.tgen.org/about
and submit your resume for this position. Please take a moment to
read about our employee benefits and learn more about TGen. If you
have any questions about the company or how to post for a position,
please contact tgenhr@tgen.org.
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