Research Administration Manager (Finance)

TL;DR

Research Administration Manager (Finance): Managing a team of Research Administrators to oversee day-to-day grant operations and financial compliance with an accent on pre- and post-award administration. Focus on optimizing proposal pipelines, ensuring sponsor compliance, and coordinating cross-functional relationships with institutions like MIT and Harvard.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in Cambridge, MA with an onsite presence two days a week

Salary: $104,000 - $145,333 per year

Company

The hirify.global is a biomedical research organization dedicated to redefining the boundaries of science and medicine through an interdisciplinary model.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Research Administrators, managing hiring, training, and professional development.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of grant, subcontract, and industry-sponsored proposals.
• Manage the financial oversight of the team's portfolio, including budget projections and cliff analyses.
• Cultivate relationships with collaborating institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, and affiliated hospitals.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations for both pre- and post-award administration.
• Collaborate with finance teams and senior leadership to implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 7+ years of experience in federal and non-federal grant administration.
• Experience supporting faculty in a non-profit organization.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA and able to work onsite at least two days a week.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with post-award financial management in research administration.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements in sponsored research.
• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and flexible spending/health savings accounts.
• Generous paid time off, including at least 13 paid holidays and winter closure.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program.