NSI Director of Research Operations

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking an Administrative Director of Research Operations within Mass General Brigham's Neuroscience Institute (NSI). This role drives operations for the grant-funded research portfolio, ensuring high-quality pre- and post-award workflows, strong financial stewardship, and risk management across divisions.

Reporting to the NSI Senior Director of Research, you will oversee a team of research administrators and financial analysts, partnering with Chairs and

Qualifications

• Experience leading or accelerating research administration across multiple units.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans and service standards.
• Proven track record in designing and refining shared service models for grant-funded portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the NSI grant-funded portfolio.
• Translate institute strategy into annual priorities, service standards, and accountabilities.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, workflow processes, and compliance across RAUs.
• Collaborate with Chairs and senior managers to optimize operations and workforce deployment.

Skills

Operational depth

Institute-wide perspective

Strategy execution

Shared services design

Change leadership

Data-informed decisions

Staff planning

Collaboration with leadership

Job description

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking an Administrative Director of Research Operations within Mass General Brigham's Neuroscience Institute (NSI). This role drives operations for the grant-funded research portfolio, ensuring high-quality pre- and post-award workflows, strong financial stewardship, and risk management across divisions.

Reporting to the NSI Senior Director of Research, you will oversee a team of research administrators and financial analysts, partnering with Chairs and