Manager ORIC

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our team, specializing in research operations and grant management within the health sciences domain. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s, MPhil, or PhD in Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Medicine, or a closely related medical discipline. This role demands a strong background in managing the full lifecycle of research grants, from proposal development to financial oversight and compliance, with a focus on fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary academic and clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development of grant proposals, including technical writing, budgeting, and compliance, providing comprehensive support to Principal Investigators throughout the pre- and post-award phases.
- Manage the entire research grant lifecycle, ensuring adherence to regulatory, ethical, and institutional standards while maintaining strict budgetary control.
- Serve as the primary liaison between doctors, medical consultants, allied health professionals, and academic faculty to promote collaborative clinical research and grant initiatives.
- Proactively identify and track national and international research funding opportunities relevant to university faculty, clinicians, and health researchers.
- Maintain thorough documentation of ongoing grants, clinical trial data, research publications, and funding outcomes to support internal and external audits.
- Monitor institutional research metrics in alignment with Higher Education Commission (HEC) scorecard standards, ensuring compliance with research indicators and ethical guidelines.
- Coordinate with internal departments, ethics committees, external funding agencies, and research partners to secure timely approvals, manage finances, and facilitate smooth project execution.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel regularly across multiple university campuses to support research teams, oversee grant activities, and conduct review meetings.
- Perform additional administrative, strategic, and research development tasks as assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree (minimum) in Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Medicine, or a related medical field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in innovation, commercialization, linkages, and outreach within research environments.
- Proven expertise in grant proposal development and management, including technical writing and financial oversight.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, researchers, and academic faculty.
- Familiarity with Higher Education Commission (HEC) scorecard standards, research ethics, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated project management, leadership, analytical, and technical writing skills.
- Experience managing or supporting clinical trial grants in academic or clinical settings is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working within higher education or clinical research institutions, with a deep understanding of institutional research metrics and funding landscapes.
- Ability to travel frequently to various campuses to provide hands-on support and maintain close communication with research teams.
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs180,000 to Rs250,000.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects and collaborate with leading health professionals and academics.

This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual capable of managing complex research grants while fostering strong partnerships across diverse health and academic disciplines. The role is based on-site with regular travel between university campuses.