A client of ours is looking for a Grants Manager to support grants and investigator-initiated study operations within Medical Affairs. The Grants Manager oversees end-to-end IIS and medical grants operations, ensuring alignment with medical strategy, strong governance, budget oversight, and compliance. This role drives process standardization, portfolio tracking, and cross-functional coordination to support efficient, audit-ready grant management. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can coordinate complex workflows, strengthen governance practices, and keep budgets, documentation, and timelines on track in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities :

Manage full lifecycle of IIS and grants activities including intake, review cycles, governance, and milestone tracking Align grants operations with Medical Affairs strategy and organizational priorities Standardize processes and ensure consistency across systems and teams Oversee governance forums, including planning, documentation, and decision tracking Partner with Finance on budget planning, tracking, reconciliation, and variance analysis Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and portfolio trackers; monitor progress and mitigate risks Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements; maintain audit-ready documentation Drive process improvements, SOP updates, and template standardization Build dashboards and reporting tools; deliver KPI-driven insights and executive-ready summaries Serve as liaison across Medical Affairs, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and external partners; communicate updates, risks, and decisions clearly Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or PMP/certification preferred 8+ years of experience in pharma/biotech within Medical Affairs operations, grants management, or program management Hands-on experience managing IIS and/or medical grants processes, including governance and compliance Strong cross-functional leadership skills without direct authority Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership Experience with process improvement, SOP development, and compliance frameworks preferred Familiarity with global/international regulatory requirements a plus If you are interested in this role or other roles, please contact Bernadette Komatick and reference JO# 03710-0013463684 Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .