Senior Research Grants & Proposals Administrator

School of Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine are seeking a Research Administrator 3 (RA3) to support faculty PIs in securing external research funding. This role requires professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs with minimal supervision and strong experience in clinical research proposals.

The RA3 will manage complex proposals, budgets, cost-sharing, and cross-school initiatives, acting as a highly capable resource across the

Qualifications

• CRA certification is required and strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing complex clinical research proposals.
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience with clinical research and clinical trial proposals.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with sponsor guidelines and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex proposals within sponsored/non-sponsored guidelines.
• Develop and justify budgets; manage cost sharing and awards setup.
• Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research and PI teams.
• Review expenditures; monitor post-award spending and compliance.
• Create reports and forecasting models; communicate progress.
• Oversee contract closeout and audit inquiries; respond to inquiries.
• Interpret policy guidance for staff and PIs; lead process improvements.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff; mentor others.
• Serve as a resource on proposals and sponsored programs.

Skills

CRA certification

Complex proposals

Multi-project management

Communications skills

Analytical Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Sponsored research systems

Web-based tools

Job description

The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine are seeking a Research Administrator 3 (RA3) to support faculty PIs in securing external research funding. This role requires professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs with minimal supervision and strong experience in clinical research proposals.

The RA3 will manage complex proposals, budgets, cost-sharing, and cross-school initiatives, acting as a highly capable resource across the