Manager, Latam Grants & Global Medical Affairs Operations

Overview

• Manage LATAM grants program operations, ensuring compliance and efficient processes for funding requests and post-award management.
• Support Global Medical Affairs initiatives, including advisory boards and strategic projects to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of global medical affairs activities.
• Provide guidance and technical support to LATAM grant applicants, ensuring alignment with policies and compliance standards.
• Monitor and track post-award reporting requirements, ensuring deliverables and outcomes are met.
• Contribute to global reporting needs, including corporate transparency initiatives and ad hoc analyses.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the LATAM medical education and patient community landscape.
• Coordinate logistics and documentation for cross-functional projects and advisory boards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the lifecycle of LATAM grant funding, including intake, review, approval, and tracking processes.
• Review grant applications for completeness, alignment, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate grant review committees, preparing materials and documenting decisions.
• Manage contract execution and payments in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Accounting.
• Support planning and execution of Global Medical Affairs initiatives, including advisory boards and strategic projects.
• Develop best practices to improve operational excellence within Global Medical Affairs.
• Monitor post-award reporting requirements and ensure accurate documentation for LATAM grant activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution of global initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in grants management or related roles.
• Fluency in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese is required.
• Proficiency in grants management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and payment software like Oracle.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating across matrix organizations and managing cross-functional initiatives.