Sanford Burnham Prebys
VP Research Development
Sanford Burnham Prebys, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health.VP Research DevelopmentReporting to the Chief Research Development Officer (CRDO), the Vice President of Research Development (VP) will support and strengthen the scientific capacity and competitiveness of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (Institute). The
VP
will oversee a team responsible for advancing the Institute’s mission by advising on funding portfolios, assisting with grant proposals, and managing awarded projects. The
VP
will work with Institute leadership to execute and improve upon existing strategies to maximize research funding and increase research capacity. The
VP
will oversee the process of identifying opportunities for new and recurring funding sources, both federal and non-federal, communication of these prospects to the Institute community, and providing project management support both pre- and post-award. Specific support provided by the
VP
includes advising and strategizing on the grant portfolio mix, grant writing, and editing, consultations, identifying and submitting funding applications, and training and development as required.Duties And Responsibilities
Research Funding Strategy
Work directly with the CEO/President, CRDO, and other members of the leadership team to develop strategies and identify opportunities to maximize support from government, corporate, foundations, philanthropic, and other sponsors to support Institute research and scientific support (core) programs.Identify and monitor research trends relevant to the Institute, funding trends among external sponsors, faculty members’ research expertise, and other data that affect Institute research activities.Provide strategic, timely, and targeted funding information to Institute leadership to develop strategies to promote and enhance the Institute’s research funding portfolio.Investigate opportunities for support from corporations, foundations, and other sponsors in cooperation with the Philanthropy Department and appropriate laboratories.Provide high-level analytical support to leadership on a wide range of research data and policy and process issues via analyses and special reports.Coordinate with the Communications Department to elevate the profile of the Institute's strengths and accomplishments to promote visibility and impact among external funding sources.Research Proposal Development and Training
Advise and strategize with faculty and other researchers on grant portfolio mix based on Institute priorities and laboratory research goals.Identify grant opportunities for program project grants, consortiums, center grants, training grants, and inter-institutional and interdisciplinary research funding, and other collaborations that match faculty research areas that have a strong funding potential and proactively notify relevant Institute PIs.Provide strategic planning and organizational support for developing large-scale, interdisciplinary program and center-type proposals, training grants, federal construction grants, core support grants, etc.Assist in the proposal development and document preparation for competing and ongoing grants and fellowships.Edit, write and coordinate research and grant-related documents to support Institute research efforts.Work with PIs to ensure timely submission of proposals to meet internal and external deadlines to maximize research funding potential.Partner with relevant departments to conduct training sessions and workshops for PIs and trainees on grant writing strategies, funding opportunities, and proposal development.Project Management Support
Provide project management, including budget and risk management, communication, and stakeholder engagement, to awarded projects to ensure goals are met and that follow-on funding can be secured.Provide project management during proposal development for complex and institutional grant mechanisms.Provide templates, checklists, and other project management resources to facilitate faculty, trainees, and staff grant submissions.Develop capabilities, including personnel and resources, to support the collection, maintenance, and reporting of data necessary to support grant submissions and award management.Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise a team of research development professionals, grant writers, and project managers.Allocate human resources in an agile manner to support proposal development and award management.Education And/or Experience
Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences.Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience with successfully funded grant development, scientific writing and editing, or science foundation work in a biomedical research environment.Experience writing and coordinating federal, state, industry and private grant proposals with multiple collaborators, including NIH R, P and U proposals.Experience in performing complex analyses of policies and programs related to broad research funding initiatives.Experience establishing and maintaining strategic alliances and partnerships between institutes and government agencies.Extensive experience with external funding programs and requirements, including contract and grant policies and issues.Experience in management.Other Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities
Extensive knowledge of Federal guidelines (e.g., NIH, DoD, ARPA-H) guidelines as they pertain to grant proposals.Knowledge of State guidelines (e.g., CIRM, Breast Cancer Research Program, and Tobacco-Related Disease Program) guidelines as they pertain to grant proposals.Knowledge of Private Foundation guidelines (e.g., American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation) guidelines as they pertain to grant proposals.Demonstrated leadership ability and management skills including research activities, developing new policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and collaborative research environment.Sound understanding of the role of research in a research institute and its connections with instruction, public service, and industry along with substantial experience in performing complex analyses on policies or programs related to research funding.Extensive knowledge of contract and grant policies and issues and external funding programs and requirements, including knowledge of national and international trends in scientific research.Demonstrated experience in writing and submitting research grant applications, particularly the program project type that incorporate multiple projects, PIs, and cores.Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing the management of complex grant awards. Experience with NCI Cancer Center Support Grant policies, management, and renewals is preferred.Strong editing skills with a keen attention to detail.Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking skills to anticipate industry and research trends and to translate that thinking into cogent plans for a large and diverse institute.Excellent interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain professional, collaborative working relationships with widely diverse groups, including faculty, executive management, senior academic and administrative officers, Institute philanthropy and communication departments, and external contacts.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including employment of grammatically correct English to express complex medical, scientific, and/or technical content concisely and logically and in understandable terms.Excellent organization skills, especially as related to collection and communication of complex information.Outstanding time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.Ability to work independently or as a member of a team with minimal direction.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment.Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs.Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation.Compensation
The expected hiring range for this position is between $190,000 - $250,000/year commensurate with experience.Sanford Burnham Prebys celebrates the rich diversity of our scientists, students and staff, who hail from more than 30 countries. Our diverse and inclusive environment catalyzes innovation and fuels discovery, enhancing the value and impact of our research.We welcome talented individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.As part of this commitment, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our HR Partners at 858 646 3100 Ext 5127 or via e-mail at accomodations@sbpdiscovery.org.
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VP
will oversee a team responsible for advancing the Institute’s mission by advising on funding portfolios, assisting with grant proposals, and managing awarded projects. The
VP
will work with Institute leadership to execute and improve upon existing strategies to maximize research funding and increase research capacity. The
VP
will oversee the process of identifying opportunities for new and recurring funding sources, both federal and non-federal, communication of these prospects to the Institute community, and providing project management support both pre- and post-award. Specific support provided by the
VP
includes advising and strategizing on the grant portfolio mix, grant writing, and editing, consultations, identifying and submitting funding applications, and training and development as required.Duties And Responsibilities
Research Funding Strategy
Work directly with the CEO/President, CRDO, and other members of the leadership team to develop strategies and identify opportunities to maximize support from government, corporate, foundations, philanthropic, and other sponsors to support Institute research and scientific support (core) programs.Identify and monitor research trends relevant to the Institute, funding trends among external sponsors, faculty members’ research expertise, and other data that affect Institute research activities.Provide strategic, timely, and targeted funding information to Institute leadership to develop strategies to promote and enhance the Institute’s research funding portfolio.Investigate opportunities for support from corporations, foundations, and other sponsors in cooperation with the Philanthropy Department and appropriate laboratories.Provide high-level analytical support to leadership on a wide range of research data and policy and process issues via analyses and special reports.Coordinate with the Communications Department to elevate the profile of the Institute's strengths and accomplishments to promote visibility and impact among external funding sources.Research Proposal Development and Training
Advise and strategize with faculty and other researchers on grant portfolio mix based on Institute priorities and laboratory research goals.Identify grant opportunities for program project grants, consortiums, center grants, training grants, and inter-institutional and interdisciplinary research funding, and other collaborations that match faculty research areas that have a strong funding potential and proactively notify relevant Institute PIs.Provide strategic planning and organizational support for developing large-scale, interdisciplinary program and center-type proposals, training grants, federal construction grants, core support grants, etc.Assist in the proposal development and document preparation for competing and ongoing grants and fellowships.Edit, write and coordinate research and grant-related documents to support Institute research efforts.Work with PIs to ensure timely submission of proposals to meet internal and external deadlines to maximize research funding potential.Partner with relevant departments to conduct training sessions and workshops for PIs and trainees on grant writing strategies, funding opportunities, and proposal development.Project Management Support
Provide project management, including budget and risk management, communication, and stakeholder engagement, to awarded projects to ensure goals are met and that follow-on funding can be secured.Provide project management during proposal development for complex and institutional grant mechanisms.Provide templates, checklists, and other project management resources to facilitate faculty, trainees, and staff grant submissions.Develop capabilities, including personnel and resources, to support the collection, maintenance, and reporting of data necessary to support grant submissions and award management.Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise a team of research development professionals, grant writers, and project managers.Allocate human resources in an agile manner to support proposal development and award management.Education And/or Experience
Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences.Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience with successfully funded grant development, scientific writing and editing, or science foundation work in a biomedical research environment.Experience writing and coordinating federal, state, industry and private grant proposals with multiple collaborators, including NIH R, P and U proposals.Experience in performing complex analyses of policies and programs related to broad research funding initiatives.Experience establishing and maintaining strategic alliances and partnerships between institutes and government agencies.Extensive experience with external funding programs and requirements, including contract and grant policies and issues.Experience in management.Other Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities
Extensive knowledge of Federal guidelines (e.g., NIH, DoD, ARPA-H) guidelines as they pertain to grant proposals.Knowledge of State guidelines (e.g., CIRM, Breast Cancer Research Program, and Tobacco-Related Disease Program) guidelines as they pertain to grant proposals.Knowledge of Private Foundation guidelines (e.g., American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation) guidelines as they pertain to grant proposals.Demonstrated leadership ability and management skills including research activities, developing new policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and collaborative research environment.Sound understanding of the role of research in a research institute and its connections with instruction, public service, and industry along with substantial experience in performing complex analyses on policies or programs related to research funding.Extensive knowledge of contract and grant policies and issues and external funding programs and requirements, including knowledge of national and international trends in scientific research.Demonstrated experience in writing and submitting research grant applications, particularly the program project type that incorporate multiple projects, PIs, and cores.Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing the management of complex grant awards. Experience with NCI Cancer Center Support Grant policies, management, and renewals is preferred.Strong editing skills with a keen attention to detail.Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking skills to anticipate industry and research trends and to translate that thinking into cogent plans for a large and diverse institute.Excellent interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain professional, collaborative working relationships with widely diverse groups, including faculty, executive management, senior academic and administrative officers, Institute philanthropy and communication departments, and external contacts.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including employment of grammatically correct English to express complex medical, scientific, and/or technical content concisely and logically and in understandable terms.Excellent organization skills, especially as related to collection and communication of complex information.Outstanding time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.Ability to work independently or as a member of a team with minimal direction.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment.Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs.Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation.Compensation
The expected hiring range for this position is between $190,000 - $250,000/year commensurate with experience.Sanford Burnham Prebys celebrates the rich diversity of our scientists, students and staff, who hail from more than 30 countries. Our diverse and inclusive environment catalyzes innovation and fuels discovery, enhancing the value and impact of our research.We welcome talented individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.As part of this commitment, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our HR Partners at 858 646 3100 Ext 5127 or via e-mail at accomodations@sbpdiscovery.org.
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