Strategic Research Administrator: Grants & Finance

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. You will manage the research portfolios, collaborate with faculty, and coordinate pre- and post-award activities.

Under direction, you will prepare sponsored research applications, monitor budgets, ensure compliance, and liaise with central offices to support investigators.

Responsibilities

• Grant Preparation (pre-award): responsible for all administrative aspects of grant preparation of sponsored research applications; review sponsor eligibility and application requirements; coordinate with administrators and faculty; ensure deadlines; draft non-scientific materials; coordinate institutional review; prepare JIT information.
• Portfolio Management (post-award): financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; prepare financial and narrative reports; monitor spending to budgets; invoice and monitor receivables for clinical trial enrollment; track milestones and receivables for industry agreements.
• Procurement: approve and/or initiate purchase requests; verify funds; review and approve bills for core and center services.
• Human Resources: onboarding financial analysis; post positions; approve salary offers; process visa applications; ongoing merit/equity/promotions; manage salary allocations.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to policies; advise on MTA/DUA/consulting; educate researchers on NIH policy; review Time and Effort for certification.
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks: assist pricing development; monthly billing; manage revenue vs expenditures.

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. You will manage the research portfolios, collaborate with faculty, and coordinate pre- and post-award activities.

Under direction, you will prepare sponsored research applications, monitor budgets, ensure compliance, and liaise with central offices to support investigators.