Senior Administrative Manager – Research Finance and Grants

Title: Senior Administrative Manager – Research Finance & Grants

Location: 185 Cambridge Street Boston (Simches Building)

Hybrid

Full time

Job Description:

Site: 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 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.

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

185 Cambridge Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$99,465.60 - $144,643.20/Annual

 

Grade

8

 

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 our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.