Senior Research Administration Leader (Grants & Portfolio)

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

Job summary

The Lead Research Administrator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston leads complex research portfolios across multiple labs within the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. The role works autonomously while collaborating with the Department Administrator and interacts with central offices to manage grants, budgets, procurement, HR, and compliance.

You will guide faculty on sponsored research applications, oversee post‑award financial management, and drive

Qualifications

• Expertise with research administration and grants
• Experience with NIH and federal regulations and policy
• Ability to manage complex portfolios across labs and departments
• Strong collaboration with faculty and central offices

Responsibilities

• Grant preparation (pre-award) management
• Portfolio management (post-award) financial oversight
• Procurement and purchasing oversight
• Human Resources processes including salary offers and postings
• Compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
• Pricing, billing, and chargebacks for cores and centers

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Grant data analysis

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Document management systems

Job description

The Lead Research Administrator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston leads complex research portfolios across multiple labs within the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. The role works autonomously while collaborating with the Department Administrator and interacts with central offices to manage grants, budgets, procurement, HR, and compliance.

You will guide faculty on sponsored research applications, oversee post‑award financial management, and drive