Research Development Manager

Location:
- Randwick - Sydney, Australia- Employment Type:
- Full-Time Permanent- Department:
- Research Development & Partnerships (RDP)- Supporting Documentation:
- Position DescriptionWhen you step into a role, what do you want the purpose of the company you work for to be? How does that align with the individual purpose that motivates your ambition?

As the only independent Medical Research institute in Australia focused on childhood cancer, our purpose is to translate and discover (through world class research), new treatments that will cure cancer and reduce the side effects in children and adolescents.

We save & change lives. At The Children’s Cancer Institute we believe that a life should be long. Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year, before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark. We aim to not only improve their quality of life, but eradicate the cause of their pain.

Choose to be part of a team that will nurture your talent and grow your career, so you too can contribute to this purpose. Together, we can and we will cure all children of cancer. It’s not if. It’s when.

We are seeking a **Research Development Manager** to facilitate the strategic grant development process, maximizing grant success and working towards sustainable expansion of our current research portfolio.

Working closely with the Head of Strategic Research Development (overseas based), this individual will actively lead and formulate implementation of the new grant strategy for the Institute.

As a strategic partner, you will undertake targeted dissemination of funding opportunities throughout the Institute, and support the development of high

**As our Research Development Manager your purpose will include**:

- **_Research Engagement_** - Engage with stakeholders to form collaborative interdisciplinary teams to scope, plan and develop CCIs strategic projects.
- **_Grant Development_** - Provide tailored partnership and advice to academic staff in the development
- **_Research Impact Assessment_**:

- Accurately monitor funding success and research impact and help to develop new initiatives to improve these metrics.

**To succeed you will have**
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- A PhD in cancer biology, oncology, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in cancer research, including experience in project management and grant development
- Strong knowledge of cancer biology, cancer genetics, and related fields
- Demonstrated success in securing grant funding and other research support
- Considerable experience in scientific writing, including grant proposals and scientific publications
- Ability to build positive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to identify and develop new research opportunities and match these to the most relevant funding scheme

**We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to**:

- Access to our ‘FlexBEST’ program - true flexibility from day 1 - options include hybrid working, school-friendly hours, and 9-day working fortnight
- Focus on employee wellbeing, including a leading EAP program, and up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
- Investment in leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it's like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.

**_To apply, forward both your resume AND cover letter (mandatory) clearly addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required._**

**_ Note:_**_ Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date; which is dependent on the status of the recruitment process._