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Medscape · 1 day ago

Grant Developer

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications. They are seeking an experienced grant writer to lead the development of proposals for continuing medical education programs, ensuring high-quality submissions and adherence to clinical standards.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Ensure proposals are clinically appropriate and instructionally sound and adhere to ACCME standards

Lead proposal initiation calls with internal stakeholders to obtain details and direction for proposal development, confirming and clarifying timelines, clinical focus and grant focus, educational tactics, outcomes assessment plans, and other details as required

Write clear, succinct needs assessments that provide evidence for identified clinical practice gaps and/or patient education gaps, which follow recognized standards and are supported by internal and external data

Use internal templates and tools to develop proposals that tell a compelling story on the rationale, instructional design, and value of the proposed educational solution

Incorporate revisions based on input from cross-functional internal and external proposal reviewers, including account managers, clinical strategists, medical education directors, and copyeditors, to ensure high-quality grant submissions and improve likelihood of external grant awards

Qualification

Grant writingMedical education experienceProposal developmentEditorial skillsMicrosoft Word proficiencyTime managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, clinical sciences, journalism, technical writing, or English may also be considered or equivalent years of experience; advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty is a differentiator

2 years' experience in writing and editing within the medical education field, including work at a medical education/communications company, professional medical publisher, academic institution/hospital/university center, or medical society; previous grant writing for a medical education or scientific organization is a differentiator

Excellent editorial (editing and writing) skills, preferably in the area of grant/proposal and needs assessment development

A flexible mindset and excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment, while taking into consideration stakeholders based across multiple time zones

Ability to deliver results with minimum supervision by suggesting plausible solutions and creatively using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way to quickly deal with unforeseen issues and to ensure that timelines are consistently met

Strong ability to 'think outside of the box' and customize grant proposals for maximum storytelling impact and clarity

Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, listening)

Excellent computer skills, which include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems

Attention to detail with high level of accuracy

Positive attitude, high energy, and willingness to accept varied assignments

Available and responsive to communications during business hours

Availability for a limited amount of domestic and international travel (~10%), mainly to onsite team meetings

Ability to maintain friendly and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear articulation and an effective communication style

Process oriented, able to find new ways to improve existing processes and to learn and adapt to evolving processes and tools

Preferred

At least 2 years' experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners toward common objectives

Superior ability to describe medical/public health issues, clinical scenarios, and complex scientific data to a non-technical audience

Superior ability to incorporate data, visuals, and narrative into a compelling written story

High degree of proficiency using Microsoft Word; at least basic skill level in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Experience using Salesforce, SharePoint Online, Workfront, Tableau, Google Suite, Microsoft Teams

Familiarity with and usage of generative AI tools/LLMs for writing efficiency

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)

Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Company

Medscape

Medscape provides integrated medical information and educational tools online for primary care physicians and health care professionals. It is a sub-organization of WebMD.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees