Global Medical Affairs Research Grant Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and oversee the complete lifecycle of Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS/IST) and research grant initiatives.

• Facilitate proposal intake, scientific evaluations, governance procedures, contracting, milestone monitoring, reporting obligations, and payment processes.

• Ensure that studies adhere to company policies, ethical guidelines, and relevant regulations.

• Keep inspection-ready documentation and provide oversight throughout the execution of studies.

• Offer operational support for Medical Affairs-sponsored evidence generation activities across various regions.

• Manage Phase IV studies, observational research, registries, post-authorization studies, and initiatives for real-world evidence.

• Track timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and overall study performance.

• Assist in the dissemination of study findings through publications, presentations, and scientific communications.

• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations teams to support Phase III programs and their transition into post-approval research.

• Contribute to evidence-generation planning, engagement with investigators, and study feasibility assessments.

• Establish partnerships with investigators, academic institutions, healthcare professionals, research organizations, and key opinion leaders.

• Collaborate with CROs and external vendors to ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Evidence Generation, or a related discipline.

• Significant experience in managing Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS/IST) and research grant programs.

• Proficiency in research grant governance, evaluation processes, contracting, milestone management, reporting, and payment oversight.

• Experience in Medical Affairs evidence generation, including Phase IV studies, registries, observational research, and real-world evidence programs.

• Proven experience collaborating with Clinical Development teams and supporting the transition from Phase III clinical programs to post-approval research.

• Experience working with investigators, academic institutions, KOLs, CROs, and external research partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, or another relevant scientific area.

• Strong working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical research regulations.

• Proficient English communication skills.

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MPH, MSc) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• A highly inclusive work environment.

• Competitive salary aligned with market standards.

• An equal opportunity employer.

• Accommodation available during the recruitment process, if required.