Job Description:
Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Director of Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all pre- and post-award sponsored programs and research funding activities across John Muir Health. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsor requirements while supporting physicians, investigators, and clinical and operational leaders in securing and stewarding external funding. The Director serves as a collaborative partner across the health system, advancing John Muir Health’s mission, clinical excellence, and research and innovation priorities.
Education:
Experience:
7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored programs, research administration, or healthcare grants management. Required.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsor regulations in a healthcare or clinical research environment. Preferred.
Proven leadership and people-management experience. Required.
Experience within an integrated health system or academic medical center. Preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
Skills:
Demonstrated experience promoting, or desire to engage in, belonging and inclusion initiatives , or lived or professional experience working with marginalized communities
Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to create solutions to complex situations.
Demonstrated superior listening skills, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships with funders, and internal staff including physicians and staff.
Excellent communication skills required, both verbally and in writing, with strong customer service orientation. Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of constituents.
Accuracy and speed using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must have advanced knowledge and high comfort level generating reports, documents, and budgets.
Database management experience desired. Knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising or CRM software a plus.
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent reading, writing, research and editing skills with impeccable attention to detail.
Strong work ethic with initiative to creatively solve problems, improve efficiencies and exceed expectations.
Must maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity at all times.
Work Shift:
Exempt Salaried (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$159,863.00 - $239,794.00Salary
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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