Research Administrator: Grants & Budget Management

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. You will manage research portfolios across labs and disease centers, coordinating pre-award activities and financial oversight with faculty and central offices.

The role handles diverse funding sources, ensures budgets and timely reporting, and maintains compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating sponsor applications and pre-award activities.
• Ability to prepare financial and narrative reports for sponsors.
• Familiarity with NIH/Donor fund management and time/effort processes.

Responsibilities

• Grant preparation and management of sponsored research applications.
• Post-award financial management and reporting to sponsors.
• Procurement and purchasing workflow for investigators and labs.
• Onboarding, salary allocations, and HR-related funding analyses.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with Grants & Contracts, Research Finance and other offices.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget management

Pre-award coordination

Post-award portfolio management

Compliance awareness

Interdepartmental collaboration

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. You will manage research portfolios across labs and disease centers, coordinating pre-award activities and financial oversight with faculty and central offices.

The role handles diverse funding sources, ensures budgets and timely reporting, and maintains compliance.