**Overview**
Alimentiv is seeking a skilled Research Funding Specialist to join our Medical Writing team in Toronto. This collaborative role focuses on securing funding opportunities for our medical R&D initiatives while supporting our strategic research objectives. You'll work directly with senior leadership to identify, pursue, and manage grant opportunities that align with our therapeutic focus areas.
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Responsibilities **
• Research and evaluate funding opportunities within our therapeutic areas of interest, ensuring alignment with Alimentiv's strategic mission and capabilities • Partner with the Chief Medical Officer, VP Medical R&D, and senior leadership to prioritize the most valuable funding prospects • Create compelling, tailored grant proposals that meet specific funder requirements and deadlines • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure complete, timely submission of grant application packages including budgets • Oversee document review cycles, incorporating stakeholder feedback into revised proposal drafts • Monitor submitted applications and respond to funding agency inquiries throughout the review process • Identify SR&ED tax incentive opportunities and collaborate with Finance to prepare annual claims • Maintain grant administration tasks including documentation, deadline calendars, and reporting requirements • Support contract execution with funding agencies alongside project operations and legal teams • Track grant budgets and verify expense eligibility in collaboration with operational teams • Prepare comprehensive status reports for funders according to grant specifications • Assist with additional medical writing projects including abstracts, presentations, and regulatory document reviews • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in research proposal development
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Requirements **
• Minimum undergraduate degree (advanced degrees preferred) with 4-6 years of relevant experience • Demonstrated expertise in grant proposal writing, preferably in healthcare or life sciences sectors • Strong project management and deadline management capabilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (full-time)
Submit your application directly to Alimentiv.
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