Contracts & Grants Fund Manager Job San Diego area,California USA,Research/Development

Position: Contracts & Grants Fund Manager - 140977

Depending on the experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the RSCH ADM 3 or RSCH ADM 4 level.

DESCRIPTION

In 2022, businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford committed $150 million to the creation of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego. This gift combines current infrastructure with new Centers intended to leverage the advantages of space-based science, including expansion and, in some ways, quite literally launch stem cell research and regenerative medicine at UC San Diego into new spaces, endeavors, and training of future stem cell scientists.

Sanford Stem Cell Institute provides essential physical and human resources needed to leverage stem cell research currently being conducted at UC San Diego. Due to the complexity of regenerative medicine projects and substantial institutional investment, daily Sanford Stem Cell Institute personnel work with all 9 Vice Chancellor areas:
Academic Affairs;
Research Affairs;
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion;
Student Affairs;
Marine Sciences;
Health Sciences;
Health System;
Chief Financial Officer;
Advancement;
Resource Management and Planning.

As part of UC San Diego, Sanford Stem Cell Institute motivates University-wide change, sustainability, and partnership, focusing on creating the structure under which various innovative regenerative medicine units and initiatives are developed.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute builds upon a $100 million gift in 2013 from T. Denny Sanford that established UC San Diego as a leader in developing and delivering the therapeutic promise of human stem cells — special cells with the ability to develop into many different cell types and which, when modified and repurposed, have the potential to treat, remedy or cure a vast array of conditions and diseases.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute includes six (6) stem cell Centers led by Center Directors and Deputy Directors.

Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center, for stem cell research that will be conducted in a laboratory bay located aboard the International Space Station currently in low-Earth orbit.

Sanford Stem Cell Fitness and Space Medicine Center, which conducts in-depth space fitness and orbital medicine that can benefit both astronauts and people living on Earth.

Sanford Stem Cell Innovation Center, which will support regenerative medicine company development, including contract research in low-Earth orbit.

Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center, which conducts basic and translational stem cell research.

Sanford Advanced Therapy Center, which provides fundamental tools and services to move basic research findings to next stages, such as early phase trials.

Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, which conducts research to accelerate relevant drug and therapy development in regenerative medicine, including clinical trials.

This experienced-level professional serves as a research administrator and steward of sponsored and gift funds. The incumbent applies advanced knowledge of research administration principles to independently manage the full range of pre- and post-award activities, analyze complex issues, and develop effective solutions.

Reporting to the Finance Director within the Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI) Business Office, this position leads the coordination of contract and grant proposals, sponsored research administration, and gift fund management. The role also oversees a complex portfolio of funding sources supporting SSCI and its affiliated programs.

The incumbent independently develops and manages research proposals, awards, contracts, grants, and gift funds while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations. Responsibilities include proposal review and submission, award negotiation and administration, budget development, financial analysis and reporting, fund management, and award closeout. The position supports complex projects involving multiple investigators, funding sources, and subawards, and prepares or approves transactions.

This role provides analytical and financial expertise throughout the research and unique fund account…