Director or Senior Manager

PSS Global

5 - 10 years

30 - 35 Lacs

mumbai

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Skills Required

proposal development project management proposal writing grant writing documentation program management research coordination strategic thinking compliance leadership development management life sciences public health communication skills

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Lead the end-to-end process of grant proposal development, from opportunity scanning to submission coordination.
Work closely with R&D teams to identify funding gaps and align proposals with institutional research priorities.
Identify, analyze, and track national and international funding opportunities.
Collaborate with R&D leads, research teams, and leadership to develop competitive, high-quality proposals.
Liaise with funding agencies, partners, and collaborators to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
Maintain a strong understanding of global and national funding landscapes and emerging trends in health research funding.
Mentor junior staff and build institutional capacity in proposal writing and grant management.
Develop and lead an external grant funding office of 2 3 team members.
Coordinate post-award documentation and communication with funders.
Develop templates, tools, and systems to streamline proposal development and internal review processes.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education:
PhD in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Health Policy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Experience:

5-10 years
of post-PhD experience in grant writing, proposal development, and securing external funding for research and programs.
Leadership:
Proven ability to mentor staff and manage a small team; experience collaborating with senior R&D leadership and external partners.
Technical Expertise:
Demonstrated success in obtaining competitive grants from agencies such as
ICMR
,
DBT
,
DST
,
CSIR
,
SERB
,
Gates Foundation
,
Wellcome Trust
,
NIH
,
USAID
,
CEPI
, and
Gavi
; familiarity with funding portals and submission systems (e.g., Research Councils, NIH ASSIST, Wellcome Trust).
Soft Skills:
Strategic thinking, analytical capability, strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills; ability to translate scientific ideas into compelling narratives.

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