Sponsored Research Portfolio Manager

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Research Administrator to manage laboratory portfolios, including federal, industry, and donor funding. You will prepare sponsored research applications, coordinate with central offices, and ensure compliant financial management under supervision.

The role collaborates with faculty and researchers to resolve problems, liaises with Grants and Contracts, and supports pre- and post-award activities across multiple labs and centers.

Qualifications

• Manage all administrative aspects of grant preparation and budgeting.
• Coordinate with institutes, faculty, and external sponsors to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with NIH/Institute policies and internal controls.
• Communicate effectively with researchers and central offices.

Responsibilities

• Grant Preparation (pre-award): prepare non-scientific materials and deadlines.
• Portfolio Management (post-award): financial and narrative reports to sponsors.
• Procurement: approve and initiate purchase requests for investigators.
• Human Resources: onboarding, salary offers, visa processing, merit and promotions.
• Compliance: advise on policies, time and effort, and external agreements.
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks: pricing, monthly billing, revenue monitoring.

Skills

Grant administration

Budgeting

Pre-award & post-award

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grants management systems

Excel

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Research Administrator to manage laboratory portfolios, including federal, industry, and donor funding. You will prepare sponsored research applications, coordinate with central offices, and ensure compliant financial management under supervision.

The role collaborates with faculty and researchers to resolve problems, liaises with Grants and Contracts, and supports pre- and post-award activities across multiple labs and centers.