Grants Manager

Job Description Main duties and responsibilities Manage the DUK project portfolio Become a subject matter expert in applied and translational research in DMD, allowing informed decision making and effective communication with key stakeholders Support identification of new project and collaborative opportunities, including the ongoing management and delivery of our applicant-led funding call Support the Director of Research and Development in project scientific review, working with the Scientific Advisory Board, Patient Advisory Board, Senior Leadership Team and DUK Board of Trustees Manage project development and initiation, including contracting, the development of detailed project plans, including go/no-go milestones, and budgets Manage and oversee project delivery, including monitoring of progress, according to agreed timelines and deliverables (including written updates and formal reports), and managing project finances, including reviewing and approval of invoices and monitoring project expenditure Support research budget forecasting in liaison with the finance team and the Director of Research and Development, and ensure compliance across the project portfolio Build and manage relationships with external partners and maintain regular communication through the project life cycle Support the Director of Research and Development to identify areas of strategic focus to inform the development of new research programmes Contribute to and support the development of DUK led ..... full job details .....