Senior Research Grants & Compliance Lead

Boston Children’s Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced Research Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award activities for multiple funded programs. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators to ensure proposal accuracy, budget alignment, and timely submissions.

The role involves monitoring expenditures, forecasting funds, and ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations and hospital policies. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in this challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of research administrative experience OR 6 years of research administrative experience.
• Experience with pre-award and post-award functions for federal/state grants and private sources is preferred.
• Ability to forecast funds, monitor spending, and prepare periodic reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates pre-award activities including budget development and sponsor submission.
• Oversees post-award functions such as cost allocation and effort reporting.
• Maintains grant records and monitors expenditures across funding sources.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.
• Provides guidance to Principal Investigators on proposal development and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Grant administration

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced Research Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award activities for multiple funded programs. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators to ensure proposal accuracy, budget alignment, and timely submissions.

The role involves monitoring expenditures, forecasting funds, and ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations and hospital policies. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in this challenging environment.