Scientific Consultant

The Scientific Consultant will assist clients in securing grants from federal and private funding agencies to advance their research & development. The Scientific Consultant will serve as a Project Manager to coordinate all aspects of the proposal preparation process, including interfacing with clients and collaborators, writing research and commercialization plans, and submitting applications to the cognizant agency. As such, a successful candidate will exhibit strong scientific writing and communication skills and display a passion to assist scientists and entrepreneurs in advancing their innovative ideas from concept through research & development and commercialization.

Specific Job Functions:

• Provide strategic guidance to assist scientists and entrepreneurs in understanding the non-dilutive funding landscape.
• Write competitive grant applications in response to solicitations from a broad range of agencies (Department of War, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, etc.)
• Serve as a Project Manager to coordinate all aspects of the proposal preparation process, including research plan development, budget preparation, and submission
• Work cooperatively with collaborators in the start-up space, at contract research organizations, in academia, and various other organizations with a focus on scientific development
• Collaborate with team members at EGC to create solutions with measurable value for clients and in support of EGC’s central mission to advance science

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding scientific writing skills
• Able to convey information and ideas clearly and concisely
• Proficient at planning, organizing & managing projects
• Ability to meet and exceed customer expectations while cultivating positive customer relationships
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others to achieve a goal
• Ability to be a proactive learner and leverage feedback
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Able to perform under tight deadlines
• Collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, and backgrounds

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a scientific (STEM) field
• Postdoctoral or other professional experience (6 mos. required, 2+ yrs. preferred)
• Experience in writing scientific grant applications for federal agencies

This is a full-time,  on-site position  requiring attendance in our Raleigh, NC office five days per week. No relocation assistance is available.