Overview
Founded in 2020, Trustlife is an AI- and systems biology–driven drug discovery company advancing human data–centric therapeutic development. Operating across the United Kingdom, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States, Trustlife integrates large-scale human multi-omics data, advanced AI platforms, and fully integrated preclinical R&D capabilities to develop next-generation medicines at unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Scientific Grant Writer to identify funding opportunities and lead the preparation of competitive submissions to major UK and European research funding bodies. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific writing background and a proven record of winning translational biomedical grants.
Key funding channels include:
* CRUK, Wellcome Trust
* Horizon Europe and related EU schemes
Responsibilities
* Assess strategic fit and recommend opportunities
* Lead drafting and structuring of full proposals
* Translate technical content into compelling narratives
* Align submissions with call criteria & evaluation frameworks
* Coordinate scientific, commercial, and partner inputs
* Ensure compliance with formatting, documentation & word limits
* Manage multiple timelines and submissions in parallel
* Incorporate reviewer feedback to improve future proposals
* Availability to attend in-person strategic grant meetings at the office on an ad-hoc basis as required.
Required Qualifications
* 3+ years of successful grant writing with UKRI or equivalent funding bodies
* Demonstrated successful trajectory securing successful applications for grants from at least one major UK funding body (e.g. UKRI, NIHR, Wellcome Trust).
* Strong scientific writing, structuring, and storytelling skills
* Ability to digest complex scientific material quickly
* Understanding of drug discovery, pre-clinical research, and health technologies
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Comfortable operating independently in a remote setting
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Horizon Europe proposals & consortium building
* Familiarity with systems biology or modelling platforms
* Exposure to biotech/pharma environments
* Understanding of commercialisation, regulation, and health economics
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