Duke University · 13 hours ago
RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOC II, DCRI
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expDuke University, specifically the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), is seeking a Research Proposal Development Associate II. This role involves developing proposals for clinical studies, facilitating the proposal/grant process, and managing client relationships across various therapeutic areas.
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Responsibilities
Develop proposals and proposal revisions for investigator-initiated studies, industry-sponsored studies, government-sponsored studies, and studies sponsored by various foundations and professional associations
Formulate proposals and proposal revision, under the direction of a Senior RPA, in conjunction with various DCRI functional groups, Clinical Research Organizations, Academic Medical Centers, Site Management Organizations, and Duke Therapeutic Departments
Review all materials provided (i.e. protocol or study synopsis, client assumptions and specifications, etc.) and use this information appropriately to develop the proposal response
Coordinate and lead an Operational Planning Team (OPT) meeting, including all the appropriate Functional Groups (FGs), to devise the strategy/plan to develop the proposal response
Develop a budget and price estimate using the standard DCRI pricing model with the input of all the appropriate FGs
Appropriately challenge internal proposal/grant development teams (functional group and faculty representatives) in operationalizing each budget in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
Draft the narrative that ties the project components together
Package and present the final proposal to the sponsor
Communicate back to the DCRI internal groups the outcome of the negotiations/proposals; focus on conveying the expectations set forth for each group (i.e. clear details, critical timeframes, and expectations)
Work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and project personnel to submit grant applications/renewals to the sponsoring institution
Coordinate grant development meetings, working with participating functional groups to ensure the research is supported by an appropriate budget
Collect salary and effort information for project personnel through communications with departmental business managers
Develop budget and budget justification (to include detailed study assumptions) for input into Sponsored Projects Systems (SPS)
Collect ancillary grant materials, including the required biographical sketches and 'other support' pages, resources pages, letters of support, consortium statements of intent, and all appendices
Coordinate grant efforts with multiple subcontractors when applicable, including sites and other academic medical centers, to ensure the required budget documentation, letters of support, and other paperwork is received
Communicate with the Office of Research Administration (ORA) to verify that assigned grants in SPS are reviewed, budgets and supporting documentation are complete and accurate, required internal forms are signed, and all grant materials are uploaded to grants. Duke (when applicable) and conform to the sponsoring institution’s application guidelines
Upon grant award, update grant budgets upon award to match actual award notice
Assist PI and study team in the development of the Research Plan (i.e., proposal) that includes a clear and executable operational plan
Develop changes in scope that accurately reflect all work to be performed outside the contracted scope of work
Document and explain change to the sponsor using clear well-written text accompanied by a budget grid that clearly delineates the new work from contracted work
For any work already completed that is outside the contracted scope of work, verify time tracking records correspond with effort provided by the F/Gs
Develop cash flow analysis to determine the financial status of the projects throughout their duration
Using the cash flow analysis, work with Finance and other appropriate parties to determine the upfront payment needed
Develop final scope of work (SOW) once the proposal has been approved by sponsor
Participate in negotiations as part of the BD team, interacting with the sponsor after obtaining input and approvals as appropriate
Review final contract to confirm everything is correct prior to execution
Participate in the Executive Project Review meetings to review the financial status of projects, identify any possible changes in scope, and update Sr. Management on outstanding issues
Participate in and/or coordinate client visits
Establish and maintain on-going client relationships to anticipate and resolve potential problems
Using Salesforce, track and report on the status of all assigned proposals and change orders
Support other Business Development Team members and participate in activities as needed
Attend industry trade shows and man the exhibit booth as needed
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, science or other related discipline or Associate's degree and related experience
Three Years experience in research and development arena (pharmaceutical company, CRO, etc.)
Experience must include at least six proposals to non commercial sponsors valued at $3M+ each in direct costs and in assisting in the preparation of at least 2 multi centered proposals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills
Knowledge of clinical trials process
Familiarity with NIH grant procedures
Willingness to travel (approximately 10% travel)
Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Willingness to attend training courses and trade shows (writing/editing courses, grants management courses, excel courses, industry trade shows, etc.)
Preferred
Prefer experience in proposal generation, review, and/or sponsor negotiation
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Duke University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (274)
2024 (232)
2023 (202)
2022 (195)
2021 (148)
2020 (121)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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