Remote Grants Manager – Research Administration Lead

Massachusetts General Hospital; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee all phases of research grant and contract administration for an assigned portfolio. You will provide guidance, resolve issues, and help navigate the proposal submission and application process, with a focus on ensuring institutional signing authority when appropriate.

This is a fully remote role with occasional on-site attendance in Cambridge, MA four times per year for meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; experience in lieu of a degree accepted
• 3–5 years of research administration experience required
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting software
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare grant proposals, awards and transactions in compliance with sponsor requirements
• Prepare budgets and justifications for financial reporting
• Identify overruns and cost-sharing opportunities; propose creative solutions
• Ensure sponsor and organizational guideline compliance and documentation
• Serve as grant management expert; train new staff
• Support high-complexity work and potential signing authority

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Database proficiency

Accounting software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Data analysis

Problem solving

Negotiation

Independent work

Judgment and decision making

Education

Bachelors degree in related field

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee all phases of research grant and contract administration for an assigned portfolio. You will provide guidance, resolve issues, and help navigate the proposal submission and application process, with a focus on ensuring institutional signing authority when appropriate.

This is a fully remote role with occasional on-site attendance in Cambridge, MA four times per year for meetings and training.