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

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 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)

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Support setup, documentation, and coordination of clinical trials and research collaborations

About the company

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Joint Academy

Telehealth & Telemedicine

Joint Academy connects patients with licensed physical therapists to deliver online treatments for chronic joint and back pain. Our treatments are clinically proven and give patients access to a personal, licensed physical therapist, a tailored treatment plan, interactive education about the condition, and progress tracking — all through a user-friendly app. Peer-reviewed studies show that Joint Academy patients reduce their pain, change their minds about surgery, and quit painkillers.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryTelehealth & Telemedicine
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

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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