Director or Senior Manager Grant Development & External Funding Office (PSS07794)

About the Company

The organization is advancing innovative medicines and global public health research. It is focused on strengthening its R&D portfolio in women’s and global health through strategic partnerships and external funding. The environment offers a mission-driven platform for scientific innovation and impact.

Position Overview

This role leads the establishment of external funding opportunities for the organization’s innovative medicines program and supports global public health R&D initiatives. Reporting to senior R&D leadership, the position drives grant development strategy, coordinates proposal efforts, and builds institutional capacity for sustained funding success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end process of grant proposal development, from opportunity scanning to submission coordination.
Work closely with R&D teams to identify funding gaps and align proposals with institutional research priorities.
Identify, analyze, and track national and international funding opportunities.
Collaborate with R&D leads, research teams, and leadership to develop competitive, high-quality proposals.
Liaise with funding agencies, partners, and collaborators to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
Maintain a strong understanding of global and national funding landscapes and emerging trends in health research funding.
Mentor junior staff and build institutional capacity in proposal writing and grant management.
Develop and lead an external grant funding office of 2–3 team members.
Coordinate post-award documentation and communication with funders.
Develop templates, tools, and systems to streamline proposal development and internal review processes.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education: PhD in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Health Policy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Experience: 5–10 years of post-PhD experience in grant writing, proposal development, and securing external funding for research and programs.
Leadership: Proven ability to mentor staff and manage a small team; experience collaborating with senior R&D leadership and external partners.
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated success in obtaining competitive grants from agencies such as ICMR, DBT, DST, CSIR, SERB, Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, NIH, USAID, CEPI, and Gavi; familiarity with funding portals and submission systems (e.g., Research Councils, NIH ASSIST, Wellcome Trust).
Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, analytical capability, strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills; ability to translate scientific ideas into compelling narratives.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

Shape the external funding strategy for a growing R&D and public health innovation portfolio.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with global and national research partners.
Build and mentor a high-performing grant development team.
Engage directly with leading funding agencies and philanthropic organizations worldwide.
Contribute to advancing women’s and global public health through impactful research initiatives.