NIH Relationship Manager

110,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD /year Status:   Full Time, Employee Job Category:   Biotech/R&D/Science Relevant Work Experience:   More than 15 Years Company:   Battelle Reference Code:   BT15329 NIH Relationship Manager Battelle is a world renowned R&D organization, providing innovative scientific and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. With over 100 offices in domestic and international locations, we conduct over $4 billion in annual research and manage more than 20,000 staff members worldwide. The Health and Life Sciences Global Business is seeking candidates for the Relationship Manager of Battelle's work with the National Institutes of Health. The position will also include relationship management for the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary subordinate offices, especially those related bioterrorism response and preparedness. Position Summary Individual will be responsible for strategic business development within the National Institutes of Health. This includes developing and implementing business and marketing plans for components of the National Institutes of Health, managing financial performance, and leading substantial proposals. Individual will manage accountability for project planning and communication with clients. Position Responsibilities - Develop and implement strategy for expanding Battelle business with NIH, DHHS, OS - Manage business development budget - Determine viability of business opportunities and make bid/no bid decisions on behalf of the Health and Life Sciences business - Partner with internal groups to evaluate, author and oversee proposal submissions - Ensure the quality of proposal submissions to potential clients within NIH, DHHS, OS - Act as ombudsman to ensure client's technical expectations are being met - Educate and advise Product Line Managers regarding NIH technical needs and work with them to develop those capabilities within Battelle - Candidate will serve as the primary link between our NIH clients and Battelle product lines. Major responsibilities include implementing strategy, managing business development, budgeting, ensuring the quality of Battelle's work - Reports directly to the Vice President, Health Sciences, Health and Life Sciences Global Business Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD/MPH, DVM, etc) in a field related to public health research such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, chemistry, biology, or other lab or clinical sciences. - Minimum of 10 years post-doctoral level experience in related field. - 5+ years of demonstrated experience marketing research programs on Department of Health and Human Services activities, including the National Institutes of Health - Demonstrated understanding of government-sponsored research in the U.S., especially related to the National Institutes of Health - Understanding of the National Institutes of Health grants and contracting processes, including project development and proposal writing. - Strong track record in obtaining or reviewing proposals for government sponsored research - Outstanding oral and written communication skills In return for your valued contributions, Battelle offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits program. Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)M/F/D/V.