Lead Research Administrator & Portfolio Strategist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Watertown (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 multiple laboratories within the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. The role oversees funding sources and advises faculty on sponsored research applications and financial management.

Located in Boston, this position works with central offices and department leadership to set strategy, lead special projects, and ensure compliant, efficient

Qualifications

• Expert with spreadsheet tools and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Grant Preparation (pre-award) excluding scientific content and deadlines management.
• Portfolio Management (post-award) including financial reporting and invoicing.
• Procurement and spend monitoring for labs and centers.
• Human Resources coordination for funding availability and salary actions.
• Compliance guidance with policies and external regulations including NIH.

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Electronic document storage

Verbal/written communication

Project management

Problem solving

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

NIH/Grants policies

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across multiple laboratories within the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. The role oversees funding sources and advises faculty on sponsored research applications and financial management.

Located in Boston, this position works with central offices and department leadership to set strategy, lead special projects, and ensure compliant, efficient