Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible)

Joint Academy

  • San Francisco, California
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    Innovation & efficiency Use modern AI tools (literature review, drafting, project management, grant monitoring) to maximize productivity. Clinical study support & administration Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Description

    Description

    This is a part-time, flexible position (employment or subcontractor) designed for someone passionate about bridging science, healthcare innovation, and funding strategy.

    You will be responsible for:

    • Grant sourcing & applications
      • Identify national, EU, and global research grants and funding opportunities.
      • Write and submit competitive grant applications in collaboration with our scientific and clinical teams.
      • Manage reporting requirements and compliance post-award.

    • Clinical study support & administration
      • Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations.
      • Act as the liaison between our internal teams, academic partners, and corporate collaborators.
      • Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple projects.

    • Science project management
      • Coordinate joint projects with universities and life science companies.
      • Oversee research-related documentation, IRB/ethics submissions, and data collection workflows.
      • Ensure efficiency and compliance while enabling scientific excellence.

    • Innovation & efficiency
      • Use modern AI tools (literature review, drafting, project management, grant monitoring) to maximize productivity.
      • Continuously improve internal processes around research and funding.

    Requirements

    • PhD (or equivalent research background) in health sciences, life sciences, biomedical engineering, digital health, or related field.
    • Proven experience in grant writing with a track record of successful applications (EU Horizon, NIH, national agencies, foundations).
    • Strong scientific writing and communication skills in English.
    • Experience with clinical research administration (protocols, ethics submissions, reporting).
    • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Ability to build and maintain relationships with academics, clinicians, and corporate partners.
    • Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, international environment.
    • Bonus: Familiarity with digital therapeutics, MSK research, or health economics.

    Benefits

    • Access to world-leading professors and academic networks.
    • Opportunity to shape the future of digital health and virtual MSK treatments.
    • Flexible, part-time role that can be structured as employment or subcontracting.
    • Variable, performance-based compensation aligned with successful grant acquisition.
    • A mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and science.