Lead Research Administrator: Grants & Portfolio Leader

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across laboratories in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. The role combines independent leadership with collaboration with the Department Administrator and central offices.

Responsibilities include grant preparation, portfolio management, procurement, HR, compliance, cores, centers, chargebacks, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least 6 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience managing complex grant portfolios and financial management of sponsored/institutional funds.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant preparation (pre-award) for sponsored research applications and ensure deadlines.
• Oversee portfolio management (post-award): financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasts for investigators.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

EDMS

Grants & Contracts system

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across laboratories in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. The role combines independent leadership with collaboration with the Department Administrator and central offices.

Responsibilities include grant preparation, portfolio management, procurement, HR, compliance, cores, centers, chargebacks, and special projects.