Senior Research Administration Leader - Cancer Center Programs

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Research Administration Management Analyst 4 within the CCC | Sponsored Research. This senior role provides strategic oversight of a broad portfolio of sponsored and clinical research, ensuring compliance and fiscal stewardship.

You will lead pre-award and post-award activities, develop policies, supervise staff, and partner with investigators and offices across the university to advance cancer prevention and population science initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/public/finance/healthcare/research administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in research administration or related field.
• Experience managing complex sponsored project portfolios and budgets.
• Familiarity with NIH, NCI, and sponsor regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all research administration activities supporting CCPS investigators and programs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, procedures, and infrastructure for center growth and excellence.
• Advise leadership on research administration, sponsored project management, compliance, and fiscal stewardship.
• Lead projects to expand funding, diversify revenue, and align with institutional priorities.
• Direct pre- and post-award management for diverse funding portfolios.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and resource utilization.

Skills

Sponsored research administration

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, healthcare administration, research administration, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

eRA systems

Budgeting software

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Research Administration Management Analyst 4 within the CCC | Sponsored Research. This senior role provides strategic oversight of a broad portfolio of sponsored and clinical research, ensuring compliance and fiscal stewardship.

You will lead pre-award and post-award activities, develop policies, supervise staff, and partner with investigators and offices across the university to advance cancer prevention and population science initiatives.