SBIR Commercialization Plan Writer Grant Engine is seeking a Commercialization Plan Writer for our clients as part of our fast-growing company. This role is responsible for working alongside the Program Manager and Lead Writer in support of industry-focused clients pursuing non-dilutive funding. The Commercialization Plan Writer will lead the full range of commercial plan aspects to conceptualize, prepare, and deliver grant proposals to NIH, DoD, and other federal agencies. The Commercialization Plan writer is responsible for producing the highest quality written commercialization documents to support the scientific/technical research plan for submitted applications. The Commercialization Plan Writer must be deadline-driven and able to handle multiple concurrent projects per cycle, each with varying deadlines for execution. A detailed understanding of business plan development, IP strategies, commercial markets, competitive analyses, market analyses, regulatory, go-to-market analysis, revenue forecasting, and fundraising is required. Grant Engine is focused on securing funding for leading companies that have high potential to make a difference in their domain. Our vision is to improve and extend human life by supporting our clients. In this mission, we selectively work with clients whose technology has the potential to significantly improve upon the standard-of-care. In this pursuit, we hold the following core values in high regard: Trust, Customer Success, Excellence Without Bias, Teamwork. Grant Engine is a leader in our field and continues to build on our vision. We identify innovation from every corner of our company, and we are committed to innovation in every facet of our work. Each of us gets results by employing, or pioneering, cutting-edge techniques in communication and program management to realize our vision. We know that every detail matters. We are committed to successfully delivering on our goals so that our partners can deliver on theirs. Everyone on our team realizes that when clients win, our mission is accomplished. A key tenet of the Grant Engine team is that we work well together We trust one another’s judgment and have established an effective dynamic of delivering on our individual goals to the point that trust has been built such that we can rely on each other to deliver. This position is part-time or full-time opportunity. Individuals with superior skills and a demonstrated track record will be considered for immediate full-time hire. Candidates are to please provide a cv and cover letter directly to hrgrantengine.com or grantengine.com/career. Job Title: Commercialization Plan Writer Status Part-time, with a full-time opportunity Location USA Deliverables: Work with the Grant Engine program manager, lead writer, and client to position the commercialization plan within both the broader grant proposal and the end-client’s product roadmap and technical focus. Ability to research product markets and refine/develop product thesis based on client’s business plan, goals, and input by researching competition, explaining competitive differentiation, and developing/refining/interpreting revenue models. Explain competitive differentiators for the client’s product in identified market. Synthesize large data sets to write cogent and evidence-based commercialization plans, including company information, business and product strategy, go-to-market plan, regulatory strategy, projections and finances. Translate scientific content into commercial terms that appeal to a range of expert to general scientific reviewers and funders. Develop revenue and other financial forecasts. Maintain comprehensive and up to date knowledge of commercialization methodologies, trends and best practice involved in bringing a pharm/life sciences product to market. Manage various deadlines and deliverables for multiple clients concurrently. Necessary Qualifications: PhD preferred. Master’s Degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, other life science, or relevant background, essential. Minimum 1-year scientific writing experience, preferably in a healthcare/research/academic environment. Understanding of commercializing and scaling revenue with various models. An understanding on how to develop business plans, IP strategies, commercial markets, competitive analyses, market analyses, regulatory, go-to-market analysis, and fundraising is required. Broad exposure to various technology types (therapeutics, diagnostics, device, tools, etc.) and diseases. Proven experience writing Commercialization Plans for Pharmaceutical/ life science companies, including NIH SBIR proposals, and/or experience with other funding mechanisms. Additional Qualifications and Competencies: Experience with high technology and innovative products to improve standard of care across multiple diseases. Critical Evaluation: objectivity, critical thinking, problem solving, curiosity, inquisitiveness, research methodology, knowledge management, online search skills. Communication for Impact: Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, command of the English language, strong presentation skills, diplomacy, perceptual objectivity, active listening, asks the right questions. Relationship Building: Trustworthy, competent, client-focused, credible, proactive and responsive, values the team environment and works with mutual respect. Flexibility: Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple concurrent deadlines while maintaining high quality final products. Ethical Practice: Personal and professional integrity, builds trust and rapport. Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.