Assistant Director of Research Programs
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Science
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Case Western Reserve University:
School of Medicine (FAC/RA/RS):
School of Medicine - Main Campus (FAC/RA/RS):
Clinical & Translational Award (FAC/RA/RS)
Location
Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
Open DateSep 10, 2026
DescriptionThe Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio is a consortium based at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) linking clinical and translational research efforts at seven independent institutions—CWRU, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, Metro Health System, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Northeast Ohio Medical University and University of Toledo. The goal of the $56.3 million NIH-awarded CTSC is to transform how clinical and translational research is conducted and enable the School of Medicine (with more than 40 participating faculty) and its partners to provide integrated clinical and translational research capability and educational opportunities due to complex and ever-changing responsibilities in relationship to the 6 separate institutional sites.
The Assistant Director of Research Programs (ADRP) will work closely with the Clinical & Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) senior leadership and scientific program leaders, serving as a subject matter expert on scientific and technical grant writing for researchers and non-research staff to develop, direct, and manage a variety of projects, assignments, and funding opportunities in the CTSC designed to accelerate discoveries toward better health.
The Assistant Director of Research Programs will work closely with the Principal Investigator, CTSC leadership and administration to identify and develop new grant opportunities for CTSC Principal Investigators and implement an overall strategy for developing federally funded research programs and projects that meet the needs of the CTSC and its membership. The ADRP will be responsible for advanced level writing and critical review in support of faculty members of the CTSC partners, to ensure that scientific communications (abstracts, manuscripts, protocols, and in particular grant applications) are of the highest quality and contribute to the CTSC’s reputation for academic and research excellence.
FUNCTIONS
Develop, write, edit, and submit grant applications to NIH or foundation grants at the direction of the CTSC Principal Investigator, and in coordination with physician and/or project teams. Develop ancillary documents for grant applications such as drafting letters of support, project narratives, vertebrate animals, human subjects and clinical trial information. Address fundamental style considerations for editing grant applications for clarity.
Understand all components of NIH and NCATS grant submissions and advise members as necessary. Work with CTSC administrative staff to ensure efficient development of materials needed for submission of transdisciplinary grant proposals including working with the Executive Director and Financial Analyst for budget development. When a new grant is funded, facilitate post-award set-up ensuring administrative hand-offs. Work with the Office of Research & Technology, the SOM Grants Office, and the CWRU Cancer Center’s grant proposal development specialists to create a collaborative environment across CWRU research areas and create synergy among systems when possible.
Regularly review NIH OMB and grants.gov guidance for the latest updates and implement them into CTSC proposal development practices. Develop an understanding of the Shared Resources of the CTSC partner institutions to provide advice when needed regarding technical support for projects. (40%)
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