Senior Research Grants & Portfolio Leader

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Arlington (MA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Lead Research Administrator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston leads complex research portfolios across laboratories in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. You will manage pre- and post‑award activities, collaborate with central offices, and guide faculty on sponsored project administration.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least six years of relevant experience, strong budgeting and compliance skills, and proven leadership in a dynamic,

Qualifikationen

• The position prefers candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.

Aufgaben

• Grant Preparation (pre‑award): manage all administrative aspects of grant preparation and deadlines.
• Portfolio Management (post‑award): financial management and reporting for funded projects.
• Procurement: approve and initiate purchase requests and verify funds.
• Human Resources: onboarding, salary offers, visas, merit and promotions.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to policies; advise on MTA/DUA processes.
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks: pricing, monthly billing and revenue monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Grant management software

Jobbeschreibung

The Lead Research Administrator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston leads complex research portfolios across laboratories in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors. You will manage pre- and post‑award activities, collaborate with central offices, and guide faculty on sponsored project administration.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least six years of relevant experience, strong budgeting and compliance skills, and proven leadership in a dynamic,