Strategic Lead, Research Administration

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across departments, collaborating with the Department Administrator and faculty.

You will oversee pre-award grant preparation, post-award portfolio management, procurement, HR, compliance, and chargebacks, coordinating with central offices. The role leads special projects, participates in committees, and helps set departmental strategy while promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in research administration and sponsored project management.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and grant tracking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant preparation and post-award portfolio management.
• Oversee procurement, HR, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and central offices to support sponsored projects.
• Represent the department on committees and cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance on strategy and funding opportunities.

Skills

Grant admin

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

NIH rules

SOP knowledge

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Electronic document mgmt

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Lead Research Administrator to manage complex research portfolios across departments, collaborating with the Department Administrator and faculty.

You will oversee pre-award grant preparation, post-award portfolio management, procurement, HR, compliance, and chargebacks, coordinating with central offices. The role leads special projects, participates in committees, and helps set departmental strategy while promoting inclusion.