Manager, Grants, Content & Accreditation

Job Description

MedscapeLIVE!, a Medscape Company, delivers MD and HCP audiences across all therapeutic areas. Access MDs and HCPs through MedscapeLIVE! Events.
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JOB DESCRIPTIONOverview:The Senior Manager, Grants, Content & Accreditation, is responsible for securing grant funding, managing the grants lifecycle, and ensuring successful implementation of grant-funded educational programs. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders to align grants with organizational goals, compliance with regulations, and maintaining accreditation standards.Key Responsibilities:Grant Development:

• Execute the strategic plan for medical education programs aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify and pursue grant funding opportunities to support growth and sustainability.
• Identify educational gaps and emerging trends to guide activity development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and fund impactful educational content.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Prospect and identify opportunities through research and KOL feedback.
• Develop a robust pipeline of potential new supporters.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor offerings, and market conditions.
• Adapt strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Program Evaluation and Outcomes Assessment:

• Assess the effectiveness and impact of educational grant programs.
• Analyze participant feedback, knowledge gains, and behavior changes.
• Use evaluation findings to drive continuous improvement and inform future program development.
• Ensure all milestones and reconciliation criteria are met.

Compliance and Accreditation:

• Collaborate with accredited partner(s) to secure CE/CME accreditation for projects, ensuring alignment with program objectives and compliance standards
• Ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., ACCME, AAPA, AANP, COPE).
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging requirements.

Content Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality live/digital/hybrid medical activities for healthcare providers.
• Work with external medical writers and KOLs to create program content.
• Incorporate revisions from cross-functional teams.
• Write assessment/survey/polling questions aligned with project goals.
• Complete projects within established budgets and timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical issues within therapeutic areas.
• Quickly acquire knowledge in new disease areas as needed.

Faculty Management:

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Recruit and engage faculty for projects to deliver accurate and compelling content.

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, or business development.
• 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare-related field and continuing medical education.
• Familiarity with grant management systems for accredited educational activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to present concepts to various audiences.
• Peripheral knowledge of various disease states and underlying sciences.
• Familiarity with regulatory issues and guidelines for continuing education (e.g., COPE, ACCME, ACPE, ANCC) preferred.
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and a team-oriented attitude. Comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, Salesforce and others)
• Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
• Willingness to travel; estimated up to 25% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities