At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Manages all phases of the research grant and contract administration, including grant related activities of an assigned portfolio of research departments. Provides guidance, resolves issues, and helps navigate the research proposal submission and application process. Responsible for budget development assistance, interpretation of sponsor requirements, as well as ensuring that proposals meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations. Is expected to achieve Institutional Signing Authority and will support the highest complexity workEssential Functions
-Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards and transactions, maintaining grant/contract record in compliance with institutional and research sponsors.
-Prepares budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
-Identifies and prevents projected overruns, identifies cost sharing opportunities, proposes and implements creative solutions to potential fiscal issues.
-Ensures proposal compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met and documented in appropriate system.
-Serves as department or team grant management expert.
-Train and orient new staff.
-Supports highest complexity work and may achieve institutional signing authority
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Experience
Research administration experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in spreadsheet, database, accounting and other computer applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Good organization and coordination skills.
- Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor and organization funding guidelines and policies.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to make good judgements and resolve problems.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
101 Merrimac Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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