At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage grants and support researchers in securing funding opportunities.
- Company: Join Evotec, a dynamic and innovative company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a vibrant work environment, international travel, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values creativity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by connecting researchers with vital funding and advancing scientific innovation.
- Qualifications: Degree in natural or medical sciences; experience in grant management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Evotec’s Academic Partnerships department is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Senior Grant Management Specialist (all genders). This is a full-time and permanent position.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a thorough understanding of European, North American and Asian key funding schemes, and associated application processes.
- Expand Evotec's global network of funders proactively and work directly with funding organisations.
- Seek, evaluate, and brief senior staff on novel grant opportunities.
- Support Evotec researchers actively in preparing competitive applications.
- Take a leading role in continuous review and development of grant management processes and procedures.
- Work efficiently across teams at the various Evotec sites in Europe and the USA.
Your Ideal Qualifications:
- Degree in natural or medical sciences; PhD degree would be ideal.
- Several years of experience in grant management with a strong track record of supporting and advising on funding applications.
- Successful track record in working with various funders.
- Able to write grant applications in English.
- Dynamic, resilient, and positive-minded even under pressure.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Agile forward-thinking individual, comfortable with change and able to deal with ambiguity.
- Ability to effectively network across Evotec’s sites and to build strong working relationships with staff across the entire Evotec organization.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Drive to grow with role and advance in seniority.
- Excellent command of one or more of these languages would be a plus: German, Italian or French.
Our Offer:
- A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community.
- A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork.
In line with our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
Senior Grant Management Specialist (all genders) in Abingdon employer: Evotec
Evotec is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence in the field of protein biochemistry. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities, a supportive culture, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance and generous holiday allowances. Located in a vibrant area with excellent onsite facilities and transport links, Evotec ensures that its employees thrive both professionally and personally.
