Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

The Director of Research Grants and Sponsored Programs (DRGSP) provides leadership for the development and administration of externally funded grants and contracts and serves as the institutional research compliance officer. The DRGSP plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the sponsored research program, supervises grants staff, disseminates information on external grants and awards, and advises clinical and scientific staff members in preparation and submission of external proposals. This position will report to the Shriners Children’s Vice President of Research.

The position is a hybrid and is located in Tampa, Florida. 

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Biomedical Science or related field
• 7+ years experience in NIH and other federal grant and foundation pre-award

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in related field
• Experience and preparation to establish, direct and oversee a grants program office and staff
• Experience with Altum-ProposalCentral and WorkDay