Senior Grants & Research Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios and lead pre- and post-award activities across departments. You will advise faculty on sponsored project applications, oversee budgets, and collaborate with central offices to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of related experience, strong communication, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with NIH and federal regulations is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Grant Preparation (pre-award): manage all administrative aspects and deadlines.
• Portfolio Management (post-award): oversee budgets and reporting.
• Procurement, HR, Compliance, Cores, Centers, and chargebacks responsibilities.
• Lead special projects and coordinate with central offices and departments.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting & projections

Project management

Communication

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grants & Contracts systems

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios and lead pre- and post-award activities across departments. You will advise faculty on sponsored project applications, oversee budgets, and collaborate with central offices to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of related experience, strong communication, and project-management skills.