Jennifer is a highly experienced grant writer and clinical research operations professional who has been developing and managing successful research proposals for over two decades. Her career spans academic research, clinical trial operations, and consulting, with a proven track record of helping investigators and organizations secure competitive funding from federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations.

Jennifer specializes in translating complex research concepts into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with reviewers. Her expertise includes:

• SBIR applications for R&D start-ups and biotech companies, especially those involving Human Subjects.
• Planning of early to late-stage safety and efficacy studies
• Multi-site clinical trials start-up and operations, including IRB submissions and Site -selection strategies, as well as ClinicalTrials.gov registrations.
• Post-Award Grants Management, including Just-In-Time submissions and Progress Reports
• Research and Training grants for academic investigators
• Community-focused funding initiatives for Municipalities and Non-profits
• Team focused Collaboration and Grant/Research Strategy

Experience: For over 20 years, Jennifer served as Research Project Director at a major university medical center and research institute. There, she managed a $20M annual research portfolio and over $500M in cumulative funding, overseeing complex multi-site clinical trials that advanced evidence-based treatments for infectious disease, mental health and substance use disorders, as well as training initiatives for clinicians. She is adept at aligning research priorities with sponsor requirements, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance from concept to closeout.

In the biotech sector, Jennifer worked as Clinical Operations Lead at an international CRO, managing a diverse set of studies including ophthalmology, neurology, and oncology. Her cross-functional leadership refined her expertise in study start-up, regulatory oversight, and data-driven project management.

Jennifer has worked as a grant writing consultant since 2013. Her clients have included private R&D firms, municipalities, and grassroots non-profits. Through meticulous prospect research, strategic framing, and strong writing, she has enabled organizations to secure funding for research, hazard mitigation, community revitalization, and public health initiatives. She brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project and thrives on helping teams achieve funding success.

Jennifer holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and is certified in Sponsored Programs Administration, Good Clinical Practices, and Human Subjects Protection. She is also a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Master Gardener and has a passion for coordinating sustainable local agriculture programs including farmers markets and CSAs. 

She is happy to now serve you as part of the ScienceDocs Team!

To work with Grant Writer Ms. Jennifer, please visit our quote page and request her in the description area.