Research Grants Manager

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

The Grants Manager assists in the overall management of the research and education grants process in support of Varian’s scientific and education goals.

Top Priorities and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the disbursement of research or education grant funding according to the requirements of the grant process.

2. Oversee the installation and maintenance of research equipment provided via in-kind-loan.

3. Maintain department databases of active research and education grant projects.

4. Manage all aspects of the grant review process including collecting technical and clinical applications by a set deadline, coordinating review requests with technical and clinical experts, arranging all meetings and compiling data to facilitate review and decision making by the Grant Review Committee.

5. Organize and facilitate meetings with key technical and clinical opinion leaders (KOL) worldwide at the direction of the Director for Research and Education Grants for the purpose of discussing potential research and education healthcare collaborations.

6. Organize and facilitate major research collaboration meetings at the direction of the Director of Research and Education Grants.

7. Assist Medical Science Liaisons in customer relations relating to research and education collaborations (technical and clinical) at the direction of the Director for Research and Education Grants.

8. Comply with all domestic, international and company policies, regulations and laws governing research and education grant funding.

9. Conduct oneself in a professional manner consistent with Varian's cultural values

10. Provides compliance reporting for open payments (Sunshine Act) or similar as needed for research and medical education grants

11. Assists with project management as needed for initiating or implementing efficiencies or requirements for business process changes

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively on technical and clinical topics with Medical Science Liaisons, Principal Investigators and Key Opinion Leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain complex grant process and documentation. ·
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a complex organizational environment. ·
• Remain current on all internal training plans specific to the assigned responsibilities. ·
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. ·
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications and the ability to quickly learn new software programs related to daily responsibilities. ·
• Limited travel may be required.

Education -Qualifications -Professional Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or health-related fields is highly desirable. ·
• Experience in a healthcare environment, preferably in a radiotherapy, interventional radiology, medical oncology or immunotherapy setting, is essential.
• Experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable. ·
• Previous experience with Investigator Initiated Grants or Educational Grants is highly desirable.

Desirable: · Experience with enterprise software applications such as SAP, Workday, and Salesforce/Unity is desirable.

#LI-REMOTE

Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.

We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.

TogetherWeFight

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The base pay range for this position is

Min $86,500 - Max $155,600

The pay wage range shown is based on the job posting's primary location. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and location.