Research Grant/Contract Manager III - Cancer Clinical Research
- Location
- Detroit, MI, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description Research Grant Manager – Cancer Clinical Trials
⭐Full-Time Benefit Eligible
📅 Shift : Full-time - 40 Hours - Day Shift Location: Detroit- CANPAV
- Under limited supervision, comprehensively manages complex grant portfolios for a functional group or team of Principal Investigators (PIs). This role involves planning, budgeting, tracking project activities, and ensuring timely communication to stakeholders.
- Utilizing project management tools and techniques, this role monitors financial aspects of multiple research grants, potential subcontracts or consultant agreements, and staffing data.
- This role requires extensive financial forecasting, problem solving, and communication skills. In addition, this role will provide training to support staff regarding grant financial and institutional procedures and may be responsible for coaching and mentoring junior team members.
Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
- Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health related field, finance, or business.
- Eight (8) years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance, including at least six (6) years in research grant or contract management.
- Strong analytical ability with attention to detail. Excellent problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
From Henry Ford Health's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job