Joint Academy

Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible)

United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Description
This is a part-time, flexible position (employment or subcontractor) designed for someone passionate about bridging science, healthcare innovation, and funding strategy.
You will be responsible for:

Grant sourcing & applications
Identify national, EU, and global research grants and funding opportunities.

Write and submit competitive grant applications in collaboration with our scientific and clinical teams.

Manage reporting requirements and compliance post-award.

Clinical study support & administration
Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations.

Act as the liaison between our internal teams, academic partners, and corporate collaborators.

Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple projects.

Science project management
Coordinate joint projects with universities and life science companies.

Oversee research-related documentation, IRB/ethics submissions, and data collection workflows.

Ensure efficiency and compliance while enabling scientific excellence.

Innovation & efficiency
Use modern AI tools (literature review, drafting, project management, grant monitoring) to maximize productivity.

Continuously improve internal processes around research and funding.

Requirements

PhD (or equivalent research background) in health sciences, life sciences, biomedical engineering, digital health, or related field.

Proven experience in grant writing with a track record of successful applications (EU Horizon, NIH, national agencies, foundations).

Strong scientific writing and communication skills in English.

Experience with clinical research administration (protocols, ethics submissions, reporting).

Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with academics, clinicians, and corporate partners.

Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, international environment.

Bonus: Familiarity with digital therapeutics, MSK research, or health economics.

Benefits

Access to world-leading professors and academic networks.

Opportunity to shape the future of digital health and virtual MSK treatments.

Flexible, part-time role that can be structured as employment or subcontracting.

Variable, performance-based compensation aligned with successful grant acquisition.

A mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and science.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Joint Academy?
  3. Which of Administration, Data Analysis and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, Data Analysis and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Science Project Manager & Grant Writer (Part-Time / Flexible) role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Data Analysis and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Joint Academy needs from this hire.

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