Grants Manager

Location:
Lebanon, NH

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $70,000.

Position Description

Celdara Medical, LLC (CM) is building a portfolio of early-stage medical companies in collaboration with leading academicians. Celdara is bringing these products to the clinic with care and urgency. Our Mission is to give hope and health to patients by transforming academic innovations into medicines that cure the world's most challenging diseases.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Grants Manager and Administrative Specialist to oversee grant administration and provide support across a subset of administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing grants from application through reporting, along with skills in administrative tasks, for example, one or more of copy editing, human resources (HR), event planning, and accounts receivable/accounts payable (AR/AP). This role is perfect for a mid-career professional looking to leverage their expertise in grants management, grow their experiences and skills, while also contributing to the operations of the organization.

We are particularly interested in self-starters who proactively seek ways to improve and promote quality, communicate clearly, give and receive constructive feedback to improve performance and ensure outstanding results. Opportunities for employee growth are many-fold, and may lead to greater depth and specialization and/or managerial roles, depending on the employee's interests and capabilities and the needs of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grants Management (~60%):

• Manage all aspects of the grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, compliance, reporting, and renewal.
• Collaborate with Celdara's Program Managers and leadership to identify funding opportunities and align grant proposals with organizational goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of grant applications and reports.
• Maintain accurate records of grant materials, funding agreements, and related documentation.
• Track and analyze grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and funding restrictions.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and funders (e.g., National Institutes of Health), fostering positive relationships and clear communication.

Administrative Support (~40%):

The following are examples of the types of administrative support to which the successful applicant might contribute. A successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in at least one of these functions, in addition to grants management.

Editing:

• Review and edit organizational materials such as reports, proposals, and communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and funder requirements.

Human Resources (HR):

• Assist in HR compliance functions such as onboarding new staff, maintaining employee records, and coordinating employee benefits.
• Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate correspondence, and interview scheduling.
• Plan, organize, and support company events.

Marketing

• Generate content and post to social media accounts.
• Manage Celdara's website.
• Support company's external communications strategy.

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP):

• Process and track invoices, payments, and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial reporting related to grant-funded projects.

While this description outlines the core responsibilities, we thrive in a dynamic industry and as such flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as assigned may be required as business needs evolve. We strive to communicate and align on any significant changes to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in grants management, nonprofit administration, or a related area.
• Familiarity with the full grant lifecycle and compliance requirements for Federal funding sources, ideally including NIH.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and e.g., NIH eRA Commons, ASSIST, etc.
• Knowledge of HR practices and/or AR/AP processes preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Work authorization.

Values

• Integrity:
  We honor each of our commitments - including those that outsiders would consider trivial - with strict adherence to the highest ethical standards.
• Passion:
  We save lives. We make people's lives better. This work is our passion, and we pursue it with energy and intensity.
• Rigor:
  We execute all aspects of our business plan and conduct our professional lives with exactness, specificity, and diligence.
• Risk:
  We continuously and relentlessly mitigate risk in all areas of our business. Risk is a constant focus and mitigation a core philosophy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Health, Vision and Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• 401k plan and company matching.
• Work/life balance, flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous sick leave plan.
• Short and long-term incentive programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

To apply, please send your CV to ***

About Celdara Medical, LLC

Celdara Medical builds academic and early-stage innovations into high-potential medical companies, identifying discoveries of exceptional value at the earliest stages and moving them toward the market. We partner with inventors and their institutions, providing the developmental, financial, and business acumen required to bridge discovery and profitability.

Nestled in New Hampshire's Scenic Upper Valley, Lebanon, NH enjoys a diverse offering of locally owned restaurants, extensive outdoor activities, and rich cultural events. The area is renowned for the medical, business, and tech innovations spun out of nearby Dartmouth College and the state-of-the-art facilities of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and other local healthcare and technology companies.

Celdara Medical, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and other members of under-represented groups.