Manager, Medical Oncology Research Administration & Finance

The Research Administrator Manager is responsible for the following primary functions, autonomously in collaboration with Department Administration as needed: 

• Grant Preparation (pre-award)
• Portfolio Management (post-award)
• Procurement
• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks
• Special projects and/or initiatives to improve systems and processes.

In addition to Sr. Research Administrator primary duties, the Research Administrator Manager is responsible for supervision of direct reports, including directing, managing, and coaching staff; completion of annual performance reviews, goal setting, and professional development; workload and resource allocation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 4-6 Research Administrative staff in the Divisions of Molecular and Cellular Oncology (MCO) of Solid Tumors Oncology (STO)

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 6 years of experience with 1 year of people management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literacy:  Expert with new applications and software programs. Expertise with Excel
• Organization: Extensive experience with electronic document and email file storage. Able to complete projects with expertise, accuracy and on time. Adept at prioritization and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Customer Service: Provides superb written and verbal communication. Demonstrated expertise with listening, inquiry, follow-up, and problem-solving skills. 
• Critical Thinking:  Demonstrated expertise assessing complex situations and developing solutions. Extensive experience with analyzing grant data through research, comprehension and application of regulations, policies, and procedures including NIH and other Federal, state and foundation regulations.
• Financial:  Adept with budgeting principles, including projections and the integration of multiple complex awards and types with varying project periods.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Adept at cultivating relationships with faculty, research staff, department’s GM team, GM in other departments, and central departments.
• Institute operations and processes: Adept at directing faculty and researchers to appropriate departmental and institutional resources, including for issues or queries outside the standard scope direct responsibility. Expert knowledge of regulations, policies, and DFCI standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity:
• Promotes inclusive community where human differences are valued and celebrated and where all are welcome. Creates an inclusive work environment that engages and retains talent.

Other:

• Able to lead and influence projects within the Department and across the Institute’s research central offices. Independently discusses and troubleshoots complex issues.  Shares ideas openly and accurately, and communicates them effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Expert client-service, people management, and project management skills.

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.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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