Manager - Research Grant/Contract Management - Clinical Trials

The Manager is responsible for overall management of the assigned project portfolio and staff. They will oversee initial plans, set budgets, track project activities and communicate achievements to key partners. The Manager will coordinate the work of the grant/contract management team using tools and techniques in order to guarantee the progress of the project and changes to the scope and schedule. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of project plans; monitoring the financial status of multiple research grants, subcontracts, and consultant agreements; and analyzing data to identify trends or issues and adjusting project scope accordingly. They will supervise project teams and assign duties to others, as well as direct and train support staff in policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Five (5) years of progressive research experience.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible financial experience.
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research and analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully external departments or divisions.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Track record demonstrating a leadership role on the design, submission, and implementation of at least one grant-funded project.
• Analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Office Suite, including excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SPSS and Red Cap, or other research analytic tools.

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.