Research Grant/Contract Manager II - Oncology

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision the Grant/Contract Manager III is responsible for:

• Monitoring the financial status of multiple grants within a functional group or team of Principal Investigators (PIs) in a department or division.
• This role ensures compliance with accounting procedures, analyzes expenses to allocate grant funds accurately, and collaborates across departments to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Additionally, this role will assist PIs in preparing research grant applications, focusing on budget preparation in adherence to internal and external guidelines.
• This position requires strong financial forecasting, problem solving, and communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health related field, finance, or business.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Three (3) years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.