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EUEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory

Grants Office Lead(m/w/x)

Heidelberg
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
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Managing a team preparing high-quality grant proposals for life sciences research. Advanced degree and strong scientific grants management experience required. On-site nursery and canteen access.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in relevant discipline or EMBL mission field
  • Strong grants management experience in scientific/research environment
  • Proven team management and development skills
  • In-depth contract management experience
  • Hands-on research management and financial systems experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage complex projects and prioritize workloads
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Familiarity with IP, data protection, legal aspects of grant management
  • Financial or legal qualifications or equivalent professional training
  • Experience in international or intergovernmental research environments
  • Knowledge of additional European languages (French, Spanish, or Italian)
  • Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Commitment to developing streamlined processes and excellent service culture
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Ability to oversee headcount and budget mapping
  • Diplomatic, discreet, and skilled at handling sensitive information

Tasks

  • Manage the Heidelberg Grants Office team
  • Mentor and develop Grants Office staff
  • Identify funding opportunities for applicants
  • Prepare high-quality grant proposals
  • Oversee awarded grant management
  • Ensure compliance with funder rules
  • Monitor grant budgets
  • Submit timely grant reports
  • Train grant holders on best practices
  • Ensure site compliance with funder requirements
  • Develop grant policy and processes
  • Negotiate grant agreements
  • Finalize grant agreements
  • Negotiate consortium agreements
  • Finalize consortium agreements
  • Monitor funder policy changes
  • Assess impacts of policy changes
  • Develop action plans for policy changes
  • Oversee grant system modules
  • Improve grant administration processes
  • Harmonize grant administration across sites
  • Promote excellent customer service
  • Collect grant-related data
  • Analyze grant-related data
  • Support internal reporting
  • Support strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with internal teams
  • Represent the site in cross-site discussions
  • Participate in working groups
  • Engage in cross-site initiatives
  • Build relationships with funders
  • Maintain relationships with funders
  • Build relationships with stakeholders
  • Maintain relationships with stakeholders
  • Shape EMBL's grants strategy
  • Support grants service development
  • Equip the office for service expansion
  • Adapt services to evolving research needs

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Vocational certification

Languages

  • English – Business Fluent
  • German – Business Fluent
  • French – Basic
  • Spanish – Basic
  • Italian – Basic

Tools & Technologies

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel

Benefits

Learning & Development

  • Professional development opportunities

Informal Culture

  • International community
  • Casual dress code

Childcare

  • On-site nursery
  • Kindergarten

Other Benefits

  • On-site library
  • Death benefit
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Generous optical cover
  • Relocation package
  • Visa exemption
  • Work permit sponsorship

Free or Subsidized Food

  • On-site canteen
  • Subsidised on-site cafeteria

Additional Allowances

  • Salary free of income tax
  • Monthly child allowance
  • Monthly non-resident allowance
  • Installation grant
  • Education grant for private schooling
  • Financial support for home country travel

Family Support

  • Monthly family allowance
  • 10 days child sick leave

Competitive Pay

  • Annual salary review

Retirement Plans

  • Pension scheme

Job Security

  • Accident-at-work insurance

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous dental cover
  • Extensive sports activities

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days annual leave

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Free shuttle bus

Team Events

  • Extensive social club activities

Generous Parental Leave

  • Generous paid maternity leave
  • Generous paid parental leave
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