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Consultant Grant Writer

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Posted: 11/02/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Regulatory Sciences and Medical Writing Job Number: 588046 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description


  1. Objective:
    • The Grant Writer will play a pivotal role in securing funding for our early-stage biotech company specializing in Alzheimer's and neurology research. The primary responsibility will be to prepare a compelling and high quality grant submission for a non-profit institute.

  2. Key Responsibilities:

    • Grant Proposal Preparation: Research, compile, and articulate scientific information into required grant proposal format.

    • Collaboration with Research Team: Work closely with our scientific team to gather necessary data, results, and insights to support the grant proposal. 

    • Compliance and Formatting: Ensure that the grant proposal adheres to all guidelines and requirements set forth by the non-profit institute. Pay careful attention to formatting, length, and content specifications.

  3. Timeline and Commitment:
    • This is a short-term assignment estimated to last 1-2 months, requiring approximately 10 hours per week. Flexibility will be needed for additional hours, especially during response and revision phases.

  4. Qualifications:

    • Scientific Background: A strong understanding of Alzheimer's and neurology research is essential. A background in biotechnology, neuroscience, or a related field is mandatory.

    • Grant Writing Experience: Demonstrated experience in successful grant writing, particularly for early-stage biotech ventures, is mandatory.

    • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are crucial for effectively conveying complex scientific concepts to a non-specialized audience.

    • Detail-Oriented: Must possess a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant guidelines.

    • Deadline-Driven: Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines is imperative in this role.

  5. Impact and Growth Potential:
    • This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in Alzheimer's and neurology. Success in this position may lead to further involvement in grant writing, potential for continued collaboration with the company, and the chance to be a part of innovative scientific advancements.


 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Menlo Park, CA

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.