Senior Research Administrator

Senior Research Administrator

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Research Administrator in Boston for a hybrid position!

The admin would be 2-3 days onsite/week. Annual salary is $115k/year.

In this role, you will partner with faculty and investigators to develop competitive sponsored research applications and manage the financial health of sponsored and institutional funds across operating, federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, and clinical trial sources. You will provide senior-level financial planning and management, lead operational process improvements, and cultivate strong business relationships with Cancer Genomics leadership (Directors and Associate Directors). Seeking a proactive professional who can drive sustainable long-term planning while responding nimbly to short-term clinical and research priorities, effectively balancing resources across multiple goals and funding streams.

The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for collaborating with Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office.

In addition to grant management responsibilities, the Senior Research Administrator will manage special projects/assignments either within the department or across departments and will represent the Department at Institutional Committees/Workgroups. The Senior Research Administrator is expected to partner with Department Leadership and Faculty to set strategy and provide guidance and expertise.

Responsibilities The Senior RA is responsible for the following primary functions autonomously with supervisory input as needed:

• Grant Preparation (pre-award)
• Portfolio Management (post-award)
• Procurement
• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Cores, Centers, and Chargebacks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years of related experience
• Computer literacy: Expert with new applications and software programs. Expertise with Excel/Google Sheets preferred.
• 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 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. In depth 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.

Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.