Head of Grant Office

Sano presents a great opportunity for people who want to make a change in the world by developing life-changing technologies and solutions for healthcare worldwide. 

We are looking for an experienced and established: 

Head of Grant Office 

At Sano, we are in a phase of growth and seeking a Head of Grant Office to spearhead our efforts in securing new substantial research funding and guiding the centre’s long-term development. 

This pivotal role requires a combination of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists, institutional partners, and international funding agencies to further Sano’s mission. 

As the Head of Grant Office, you will play a key role in acquiring funding from national and international sources (including Horizon Europe and ERC programs). Working hand in hand with researchers and other Sano teams, you will ensure the financial sustainability and strategic growth of the center. You will report directly to the General Manager and supervise one senior grant specialist at the start. 

Your key responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage the internal Sano Grant Office, overseeing the full lifecycle of research grants (pre-award and post-award); 

• Develop and implement grant strategies to maximize external funding opportunities. Identify funding opportunities, including EU framework programs, bilateral and national grants; 

• Support researchers of all levels in identifying, applying for, and managing national and international research grants; 

• Create and manage the project documentation according to the rules and regulations of a given program (together with Project Management team); 

• Actively participate in the creation of R&D consortia and the management of their operations; 

• Oversee the preparation of periodic and final reports; 

• Promote best practices in grant administration and contribute to the institution’s research strategy and internationalization. 

As our successful candidate you should have: 

• Higher education degree (Master’s or PhD), preferably in science, economics, public administration, or management. 

• At least 5 years of experience in acquisition of research funding on a similar position in a European, international research institution; 

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or a coordination role; 

• International experience with proven record of succesful submissions of EU grants (especially in context of acquisition of European and international grants) is a must; 

• Fluency in English; 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and strategic thinking skills; 

• Passion for supporting scientific innovation through sustainable funding. 

We offer a contract for employment with an attractive salary and a wide range of benefits including private medical care, sports card, flexible working hours and additional paid holidays. We’re back to our modern, beautiful office in AGH UST Center of Energy and work in a hybrid mode. 

Here’s what we offer: 

• Work in very dynamic international team creating a cutting-edge translational research in the field of AI application in medicine; 

• Work in highly innovative set up among driven and self-motivated international specialists in data science and artificial intelligence with entrepreneurship drive; 

• Work culture based on collaboration and support; 

• Participation in ambitious and highly innovative projects with the perspective of application in real life setting that will revolutionize the future of computational medicine; 

• Training opportunities enabling self-improvement and interesting scientific interactions; 

• Full time (40h per week) contract of employment under Polish Labor Law. By default, all new Sano employees are offered a 3-month trial period and a subsequent contract for 1 year following a positive review; 

• Salary depending on experience: 45 000 – 55 000 EUR gross annually (16 000 – 20 000 PLN gross monthly). 

• Possibility to work in a hybrid-mode – working remotely from anywhere in Europe with regular visits to Krakow, relocation support if required. 

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organization? Please contact us at m.golabek@sanoscience.org or m.madura@sanoscience.org. 

About Sano 

Sano Centre for Computational Medicine is a new International Scientific Foundation located in Kraków, Poland. 

Sano aspires to be a major translational scientific institute, operating at the meeting point of academic science, established MedTech industry, and emerging start-up environment, combining the best of these three perspectives. 

Established with support from the European Commission and the Foundation for Polish Science, Sano aims to be a major driving force behind the advancement of computational medicine for the benefit of healthcare systems worldwide. 

Sano acts as a core technology and expertise provider for industry, and creator of innovation, developing state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare. Thanks to the substantial funding and excellent European partnership network, Sano will bring a critical mass to this transformational field of research, in order to translate scientific advancements onto clinical practice. Sano’s ambition is to become the Reference Centre for Computational Medicine in Central Europe and build a reputation as a leading center on a global level.  

As a cross-disciplinary institution, Sano uses machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), large scale computer simulations, data science, and other computational technologies towards overcoming global challenges in healthcare systems. The research agenda will be executed in close collaboration with Partners in Poland, EU and USA. 

Sano is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. 

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application. 

Applications in pdf should include: 

• a cover letter 

• a curriculum vitae 

Apply: 

• https://sano.elevato.net/en/head-of-grant-office,ja,177  
• https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/352554