Overview
The Senior Research Administration Manager of the Department of Pediatric Oncology reports directly to the Department Administrator and is a key member of the Department’s Leadership Team.
The Senior Research Administration Manager provides primary oversight of all day-to-day activities within the Business Office of the Department/Division and provides direct support and backup to the Department Administrator. The Senior Research Administration Manager acts as an alternate to the Department Administrator and when needed, fulfills some or all the duties of the Department Administrator role.
Specific oversight responsibilities are determined by departmental/division needs and at the discretion of the Department Administrator, but may include some or all the following:
The Senior Research Administration Manager is responsible for partnering with Institute central offices including but not limited to, Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office.
The Senior Research Administration Manager functions not only as a subject matter expert in research administration, but also as a leader within the department and is responsible for direct management of research administration staff.
The Senior Research Administration Manager serves as an advisor to the research administration team and business office personnel to guide them on day-to-day operations and personnel matters such as conflict management and holding difficult conversations.
In addition to grant management and personnel management responsibilities, the Senior Research Administration Manager will lead or delegate others on the team to participate in special projects/assignments either within the department or across departments and will represent the department at Institutional committees/workgroups.
If delegated, the Senior Research Administration Manager would oversee the work of the delegate.
This staff member serves as an extension of the Department Administrator and together work on goal setting, process improvement, and standard operating procedures to evaluate current workflows to ensure the highest level of quality and efficiency.
The Senior Research Administration Manager is responsible for partnering with department leadership and faculty to develop and implement strategy and provide guidance and expertise.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Department Administrator on departmental and institutional matters impacting research staff or faculty.
Responsible for the following primary functions:
May be responsible for some/all the following:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all levels of Department Research Administration staff, and potentially administrative staff or students
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
The Senior Research Administration Manager will have the following skills:
Other:
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
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