Senior Research Grants & Portfolio Leader

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Arlington (MA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

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,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Grant management software

Job description

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,

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