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The Grants Manager is responsible for the overall management of the grants and sponsorships program in Global Medical Affairs. This role will have responsibility for queries around the submission and review process, including cross-functional training to key internal stakeholders. This role will ensure processes and procedures are conducted according to standards and SOPs established by Compliance, Legal, and Medical Affairs.
What You Will Be Doing:
Provides oversight and full lifecycle management of incoming grant, humanitarian donations, sponsorship, exhibit and membership requests for disease areas of interest. This includes oversight of grant committee meetings, contracting, milestone tracking/payments, reconciliations, budget planning and audit readiness
Presents new grant requests at monthly Grant Committee meetings for committee decision
Provides input into the ongoing enhancement of grant and sponsorship processes to ensure compliance with policies, utilizing industry insights and benchmarking data
Creates tracking reports for grants including status reports, metrics and dashboards
Works with the Finance to develop and track budgets and work with Legal on contracting; participate in annual budget and forecasts
Maintains data management systems that effectively support the review/approval process, archiving and maintenance of all grants programs
May provide training on data management systems to new team members
Communicates and exchanges complex information with internal contacts (e.g., Global Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Patient Advocacy, etc.) and external applicants
Your Profile:
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Developed project management skills
Strong initiative and problem solving skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) as well as online meeting platforms
Knowledge of relevant guidelines including, but not limited to, medical and regulatory affairs, drug development, FDA and regulatory guidelines (e.g., PhRMA guidelines, OIG, AMA, ACCME, EACCME, Sunshine Act, etc.) and compliance around Grant Programs
Proficiency with Request Management systems such as CyberGrants as well as contracting systems and payment systems
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP) preferred, but not required
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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