Boston Medical Center
Associate Director, Sponsored Programs
Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Position:
Associate Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
Location:
Boston, MA
Schedule:
40 hours per week, Remote
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as a primary resource for Principal Investigators, Program Directors, Department Managers and sponsors for all issues related to proposal development and fiscal management for grants and contracts. Assume overall responsibility for the daily processing of all research grant, contract, and agreement application documents within Research Operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the Grant and Contract Administrator staff, including training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development. Conducts performance evaluations, submits timesheets; responsible for hiring, disciplining and processing terminations in accordance with established policies.
Drive BMC research administration education and training to both internal and external groups.
Manage continuous development and integration of function across Pre Award and Research Finance.
Uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage a high volume of proposals and subaward applications; many involving significant complexity.
Advises faculty members on the appropriate response to funding opportunities. Reviews and interprets proposal guidelines and sponsor expectations.
Acts as administrative resource to research investigators, provides assistance, guidance and counsel during pre-submission administrative review, authorization and transmittal of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies to verify and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements.
Recommends process improvements, and timely resolves issues related to pending back-up or documentation, research funding, etc. to ensure meeting submission deadlines.
Assists with preparing research staff for electronic proposal submission, including registering investigators in e-Commons and other on-line grant submission sites.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors required, with 7-10 years of experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
CRA preferred.
JOB BENEFITS:
Competitive pay.
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs.
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.
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Associate Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
Location:
Boston, MA
Schedule:
40 hours per week, Remote
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as a primary resource for Principal Investigators, Program Directors, Department Managers and sponsors for all issues related to proposal development and fiscal management for grants and contracts. Assume overall responsibility for the daily processing of all research grant, contract, and agreement application documents within Research Operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the Grant and Contract Administrator staff, including training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development. Conducts performance evaluations, submits timesheets; responsible for hiring, disciplining and processing terminations in accordance with established policies.
Drive BMC research administration education and training to both internal and external groups.
Manage continuous development and integration of function across Pre Award and Research Finance.
Uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage a high volume of proposals and subaward applications; many involving significant complexity.
Advises faculty members on the appropriate response to funding opportunities. Reviews and interprets proposal guidelines and sponsor expectations.
Acts as administrative resource to research investigators, provides assistance, guidance and counsel during pre-submission administrative review, authorization and transmittal of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies to verify and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements.
Recommends process improvements, and timely resolves issues related to pending back-up or documentation, research funding, etc. to ensure meeting submission deadlines.
Assists with preparing research staff for electronic proposal submission, including registering investigators in e-Commons and other on-line grant submission sites.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors required, with 7-10 years of experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
CRA preferred.
JOB BENEFITS:
Competitive pay.
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs.
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.
#J-18808-Ljbffr