Research Administration Lead — Grants & Portfolios

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across multiple laboratories in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. You will lead pre‑award and post‑award activities, coordinate with Grants & Contracts, Research Finance, and other central offices, and advise faculty on sponsored research administration.

Located in Boston, the role requires handling diverse funding streams while guiding department strategy and

Qualifications

• Expert with new applications and software programs.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Grant preparation and pre‑award activities for sponsored research.
• Portfolio management and financial reporting for funded projects.
• Procurement, HR, compliance, and core/center administration.
• Collaborate with internal offices and faculty to manage funding.

Skills

Expert with new applications and软件

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across multiple laboratories in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. You will lead pre‑award and post‑award activities, coordinate with Grants & Contracts, Research Finance, and other central offices, and advise faculty on sponsored research administration.

Located in Boston, the role requires handling diverse funding streams while guiding department strategy and