Senior Research Grant Manager

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services); Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Gene & Cell Therapy Institute seeks a Senior Grant Administrator to manage budgets, proposals, and awards across a system-wide portfolio. You will support pre- and post-award activities, ensure sponsor compliance, and provide expert guidance to investigators and staff in a fast-paced research environment.

This hybrid role is based at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA, with regular collaboration across finance, research management, and faculty to ensure timely financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of research administration experience preferred in a medical/academic setting.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and grant management skills.
• Ability to interpret sponsor terms and maintain compliance across multiple awards.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities: proposal prep, budgets, and sponsor requirements.
• Oversee post-award: budget monitoring, financial reporting, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms and institutional policies.
• Provide leadership and training to junior grant staff and investigators.
• Troubleshoot complex financial issues and optimize grant workflows.
• Collaborate with research management teams to improve processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Grant management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Job description

Mass General Brigham’s Gene & Cell Therapy Institute seeks a Senior Grant Administrator to manage budgets, proposals, and awards across a system-wide portfolio. You will support pre- and post-award activities, ensure sponsor compliance, and provide expert guidance to investigators and staff in a fast-paced research environment.

This hybrid role is based at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA, with regular collaboration across finance, research management, and faculty to ensure timely financial