Nicole Brey

About Nicole Brey

Invested Research Development Professional recognized for responsiveness, professionalism, prioritization, execution, and attention to detail. Committed to the patients first mission of the Cleveland Clinic while contributing to enterprise initiatives. Directs central Office of Research Development to optimize growth of research funding enterprise-wide. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal. Confident serving leader with the ability to direct a team, to collaborate within a team, and to work independently with minimal direction. Successfully serves Office as liaison with investigators, funders, vendors and internal and external research teams to elevate competitiveness of extramural grant proposals. Experience in clinical and academic research administration, health care and operations management. Core competencies:Research DevelopmentResearch Contracts and BudgetsGrants ManagementHuman Subject Research Project Management / Execution HIPAA & Research Compliance Training / Onboarding Federal RegulationsEmployee Engagement Continuous ImprovementHuman Resources Performance Metrics Development / Coaching

Experience

1. Administrative Director

   Cleveland Clinic

   May 2022 — Present

   Direct the administrative, analytical, and managerial support related to integration and implementation of new grant proposals, Office services, and research policies and procedures across the enterprise.* Research, perform analysis, compile data, and formulate long-range planning strategies and financial forecasting related to the research portfolio; track research funding metrics such as proposal volume, funder distribution, and grants awarded.* Coordinate with other CCF leadership regarding changes to federal grant policies and requirements; communicate those updates using various platforms such as webinars and presentations.* Develop compliant, detailed budgets and budget justifications for large, complex grant applications.* Manage application process and submit proposals for enterprise-wide research initiatives to funders such as NIH, NSF, AHRQ and PCORI.* Provide guidance to research teams on grant applications and submission requirements, ensuring internal as well as funder deadlines are met.* Handle vendor and consultant relationships, including contracts and invoice payments; interface with Cleveland Clinic law, cybersecurity, and supply chain departments to manage those agreements.* Ensure proper staffing with skilled and trained personnel, and anticipate human resource needs.* Manage a team of grant development project managers, research development scientists, graphic artists and consultants.* Serve on Steering Committee for Lerner Research Institute’s Research Professional Leadership Experience, selecting participants, identifying long-term cohort project and organizing Steering Committee meetings. Act as one-on-one mentor for one of the cohort participants.

Education

• Case Western Reserve University

  MS coursework, Epidemiology & Biostatistics / Genetics

  2000 — 2002

• Cleveland State University

  Master's Degree, Health Sciences and Bioethics

  2014 — 2021

• John Carroll University

  BS, Biology, Concentration in Chemistry

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Career Development
• Staff Development
• Job Coaching
• Career Management
• Online Research
• Resume Formatting
• Talent Management
• Remote Team Management
• Resume
• Population Genetics
• Clinical Research
• Resume Writing
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Report Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workshop Facilitation
• Data Analysis
• Job Search Strategies
• Operations Management
• Job Search
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Statistics
• Social Media
• Sustainability
• Data Management
• Statistical Reporting
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Statistical Genetics
• Training
• Organizational Development
• Emotional Intelligence
• Internet Research
• Report Generation
• Coaching
• Key Performance Indicators
• Operations
• Clinical Data Management
• Interview Preparation