About this Senior Administrative Manager – Research Finance & Grants role at Mass General Brigham
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 Do
Lead 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 experience
3+ 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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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.
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Pay Range
$99,465.60 - $144,643.20/Annual
Grade
8
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