Medical Device - Education Grants Lead

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Medical Device - Education Grants Lead (Medical Writer) Team Scientific Services / Devices Business Unit Reporting To Scientific Director (with close alignment to Partnership Directors) Role Purpose The Medical Education Grants Lead is a strategic medical writer responsible for leading the development, authoring and submission of high-quality independent medical education grant proposals across Radcliffe Group's Devices Business Unit. The role combines scientific expertise, educational strategy and grant leadership, serving as the central authority for grant development and funding strategy within the division. As the dedicated grants lead, you will identify educational opportunities arising from unmet clinical needs, emerging evidence, evolving guidelines and advances in cardiovascular medicine, translating them into compelling, evidence-based educational programmes capable of securing funding from global medical device and healthcare companies. Working across Radcliffe's extensive portfolio of digital, virtual and live education platforms, you will design scientifically robust, strategically differentiated and fully compliant grant applications that strengthen sponsor relationships, support educational excellence and contribute to the long-term growth of the Devices Business Unit. You will work closely with Partnership Directors, faculty, editorial, marketing and operations teams to transform clinical insight and commercial opportunity into fundable educational initiatives that deliver measurable impact for healthcare professionals worldwide. Key Responsibilities Grant Strategy & Development Lead the end-to-end development of medical education grant proposals, from concept creation through submission and post-activity reporting. Identify funding opportunities across global medical device and healthcare organisations and align them with Radcliffe's cardiovascular portfolio. Conduct educational needs assessments and gap analyses to identify areas of unmet need and develop evidence-based educational solutions. Translate clinical data, emerging evidence, guideline updates and healthcare trends into compelling grant narratives and programme concepts. Develop learning objectives, educational outcomes frameworks, faculty rationale and impact measurement strategies. Produce persuasive, scientifically rigorous grant applications that comply with sponsor requirements and industry standards. Develop scalable grant templates and repeatable programme models to improve efficiency and submission quality. Scientific & Educational Leadership Establish educational strategies for programmes across cardiovascular therapy areas including structural heart disease, electrophysiology, heart failure, interventional cardiology, vascular disease and cardiac imaging. Conduct literature reviews and horizon scanning to identify emerging educational opportunities. Design educational programmes that address documented learning gaps and support evidence-based clinical practice. Ensure scientific accuracy and educational integrity across all grant submissions and supporting materials. Define impact measurement methodologies and educational outcomes assessments. Stakeholder & Faculty Engagement Partner with Partnership Directors to align grant opportunities with broader account strategies while maintaining educational independence. Work directly with faculty and key opinion leaders to shape educational concepts and validate proposed learning objectives. Act as a trusted scientific advisor to commercial, editorial and production teams. Support sponsor discussions and grant planning meetings where scientific or educational expertise is required. Represent Radcliffe at major international cardiovascular congresses and industry meetings. Compliance & Governance Ensure all grant applications comply with ACCME, EBAC, EFPIA and sponsor-specific funding frameworks. Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity, educational independence and ethical practice. Develop and continuously refine best-practice processes for grant development across the Devices Business Unit. Maintain documentation, submission records and reporting processes in line with internal and external requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with editorial, marketing, accreditation, project management and production teams to ensure programme feasibility and successful delivery. Support proposal development for strategic commercial opportunities where strong scientific narratives are required. Provide scientific guidance and educational insight across the wider business. Contribute to the ongoing development of Radcliffe's independent medical education strategy. Scale & Scope Responsible for all grant-writing activities across the Devices Business Unit. Acts as the central lead for grant strategy, process and best practice. Works across Radcliffe's webinars, virtual congresses, educational hubs, journals, micro-learning series and live events. Supports funding opportunities across Radcliffe's cardiovascular portfolio. Responsible for maintaining scientific accuracy and educational quality throughout the grant lifecycle. International travel required, including attendance at major global cardiovascular congresses (approximately 3–5 annually). Key Relationships Internal Partnership Directors Scientific Director Editorial Team Marketing Team Accreditation Team Project Management Team Production Team Sales Administration Team Commercial Leadership Team External Global Medical Device and Healthcare Companies Faculty and Key Opinion Leaders Accreditation Bodies Industry Partners and Sponsors Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related scientific discipline. Significant experience in medical writing, scientific communications, independent medical education or grant development. Strong understanding of cardiovascular medicine and current treatment pathways. Demonstrated experience developing evidence-based educational programmes and funding proposals. Excellent scientific writing, synthesis and storytelling skills. Strong project management and organisational capabilities. Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Comfortable working independently within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Desirable Advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, PhD or equivalent). Experience writing successful educational grants for medical device or pharmaceutical organisations. Knowledge of ACCME, EBAC, EFPIA and global medical education funding frameworks. Experience in structural heart, electrophysiology, heart failure, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine or cardiovascular imaging. Experience measuring educational outcomes and impact reporting. Existing network within cardiovascular medical education. Attributes Strategic thinker with a strong ownership mindset. Scientifically curious and motivated by improving patient care through education. Highly collaborative while able to work autonomously. Commercially aware without compromising educational independence. Proactive, organised and solution-focused. Comfortable engaging with senior faculty, sponsors and industry stakeholders. Committed to high ethical standards, compliance and scientific excellence. Aligned with Radcliffe's values of integrity, inclusion, caring, loyalty, honesty, hard work and high standards. Why Join Radcliffe? This is a unique opportunity to combine scientific expertise, medical writing and strategic business impact within one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular education organisations globally. You will play a pivotal role in securing funding that enables the delivery of innovative, independent educational programmes reaching healthcare professionals worldwide, while helping shape the future grant strategy of Radcliffe's rapidly expanding Devices Business Unit. The role offers significant visibility across the organisation, direct engagement with world-leading faculty and industry partners, and the opportunity to build a best-in-class grant function that supports Radcliffe's long-term growth and leadership in cardiovascular medical education. Radcliffe Culture Radcliffe Group is a people-first, inclusive, and family-friendly organisation where flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration genuinely matter. We operate a hybrid working model, enabling individuals to benefit from both remote and in-office working, with the balance tailored to the role and team. Wellbeing is a priority at Radcliffe. We have a dedicated wellbeing special interest group, trained Mental Health First Aiders, and progressive family-friendly policies designed to support our people at every stage. Giving back is also important to us, and we actively support charitable and community initiatives, including our virtual mission challenges in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young and regular One Can Trust food collections. We believe that working hard should be balanced with learning, connection, and enjoyment. We create opportunities to come together and celebrate as a team, from BBQ boat trips on the Thames and charity cricket matches to virtual pumpkin carving contests, Christmas quizzes, bake-offs, and more regular social activities. Radcliffe Group is an inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture, creativity, and the partnerships we build.