💰 Fuel Clinical Innovation: Grants Specialist - China (Remote)
Join ICON plc as a Grants Specialist and become the strategic force behind funding China's clinical research advancements. This remote role empowers you to identify and secure grant opportunities that accelerate medical breakthroughs while working from anywhere in China to support our mission of shaping healthcare's future.
As a world-leading healthcare intelligence organization, we're seeking a skilled grants professional to navigate China's funding landscape and secure resources for groundbreaking clinical development. If you're passionate about translating medical innovation into funded reality and excel in persuasive writing, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career while making Chinese clinical research more accessible and impactful.
🎯 Your Grants Mission: Key Responsibilities
Strategic Grant Management
- Manage the complete grant application process from identification through submission and post-award management
- Research and identify promising grant opportunities within China that align with ICON's clinical development mission and therapeutic focus areas
- Ensure full compliance with Chinese and international grant requirements, documentation standards, and submission deadlines
- Track and report on grant activities, outcomes, and financial accountability to stakeholders and funding bodies
Proposal Development & Collaboration
- Collaborate with internal clinical, scientific, and operational teams across China to gather essential information for compelling grant proposals
- Develop persuasive grant applications that effectively communicate the significance and feasibility of our clinical research initiatives
- Work with finance and legal teams to prepare accurate budgets and ensure regulatory alignment for Chinese and international grants
- Maintain a database of grant opportunities, applications, and outcomes specific to China's healthcare funding landscape
Relationship & Knowledge Management
- Build and maintain relationships with Chinese funding organizations, government health agencies, and research institutions
- Stay current with evolving grant policies, healthcare funding priorities, and regulatory changes within China's research ecosystem
- Share grant writing best practices and funding insights with colleagues across ICON's global organization
- Contribute to continuous improvement of grant management processes and success metrics
⭐ Your Profile: Grants Expertise
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Life Sciences, or related discipline)
- Previous experience in grant writing, grant management, or research proposal development
- Understanding of China's healthcare research funding environment and application processes
- Business-level proficiency in both Chinese and English (written and spoken)
Technical Competencies
- Exceptional Writing Skills: Ability to craft compelling, well-structured grant proposals in Chinese and English
- Research Excellence: Strong analytical skills for identifying funding opportunities and aligning them with organizational goals
- Detail Orientation: Meticulous attention to application requirements, deadlines, and compliance details
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple grant applications simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
Professional Attributes
- Strategic thinker who can match clinical research needs with appropriate funding opportunities
- Collaborative team player comfortable working with cross-functional and international teams
- Self-motivated professional capable of working independently in remote setting
- Persistent and creative problem-solver when facing funding challenges
Preferred Experience
- Background in healthcare, clinical research, or pharmaceutical grant applications
- Knowledge of Chinese government healthcare initiatives and research funding programs
- Experience with international grant applications and cross-border funding mechanisms
- Familiarity with clinical trial processes and medical research terminology
💫 Why Build Your Grants Career at ICON?
Impact Clinical Research in China
- Play a pivotal role in securing funding for cutting-edge clinical trials across China
- Contribute to making innovative treatments more accessible to Chinese patients
- Support the growth of China's clinical research capabilities and global collaboration
- See your work directly enable medical breakthroughs and healthcare advancements
Remote Work Flexibility
- 100% remote work opportunity from anywhere in China
- Modern technology infrastructure for seamless virtual collaboration
- Balance professional impact with personal lifestyle preferences
- Avoid commute while maintaining high-level professional contribution
Professional Growth & Development
- Clear pathway to Senior Grants Specialist and Grants Management leadership roles
- Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and complex clinical research projects
- Opportunities for professional certification and advanced grants training
- Global networking within ICON's international proposals and grants community
Competitive ICON China Benefits
- Attractive salary package with performance incentives
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Global Employee Assistance Programme with Chinese language support
- Generous annual leave with Chinese public holidays
- Retirement planning benefits and financial security
- Professional development allowance and training opportunities
- Home office setup support and technology resources
✨ Ready to Power Clinical Research Through Grant Excellence?
If you're an experienced grants professional with knowledge of China's funding landscape and passion for healthcare innovation, we encourage you to apply. This Grants Specialist role offers the unique opportunity to advance your career while securing resources for clinical research that improves patient lives across China and worldwide.
Apply Now and become ICON's next Grants Management expert in China!
