[Hiring] Science Project Manager & Grant Writer @Joint Academy

Role 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.

Qualifications

• 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.