Senior Administrative Manager – Research Finance & Grants

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The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key leadership role within a mission-driven research organization, helping shape financial strategy, supporting innovative scientific discovery, and working alongside world-renowned researchers in a collaborative academic medical center environment.

We are seeking a strategic, experienced Senior Research Finance Administrative Manager to oversee the financial and operational management of a complex research portfolio. In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner with Principal Investigators (PIs), researchers and senior leaders to guide funding strategies, ensure regulatory compliance and support research excellence from proposal development through post-award administration. If you are a strategic research finance leader who thrives on partnership, problem-solving and driving impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications What You'll DoLead financial oversight for a diverse portfolio of sponsored research funding, including federal, foundation, industry and clinical trial awards

Partner with PIs on grant proposal development, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning

Drive effective post-award management through financial analysis, reporting and risk mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements, including NIH regulations

Develop and improve processes that enhance efficiency, transparency and financial stewardship

Collaborate with stakeholders across a leading academic medical and research environment

What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field (advanced degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered)5+ years of research finance or grant administration experience3+ years of leadership or people management experience

Strong knowledge of sponsored research administration and federal funding regulations (NIH, USDA, ARPA-H, foundation funding, etc.)Exceptional financial, analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead through complexity, influence decision-making and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

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Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key leadership role within a mission-driven research organization, helping shape financial strategy, supporting innovative scientific discovery, and working alongside world-renowned researchers in a collaborative academic medical center environment.

Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and we offer flexibility in salary based on qualifications and experience.

Remote Type Onsite Work  Location
185 Cambridge Street Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type Regular Work  Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $99,465.60 - $/Annual Grade8

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and…