Job Title: Senior Research Administrator

Job Description

The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for the daily administrative operations of defined research areas, including grant and contract proposal preparation and approval, establishment of account infrastructure, management of financial transactions, preparation of regular reporting on the status of funding, and approval of research expenditures. This person collaborates with Chiefs, Principal Investigators, and the Research Administrative Director to ensure compliance and proper implementation of policies and procedures.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare and approve grant and contract proposals.Establish account infrastructure for research projects.Manage financial transactions related to research funding.Prepare regular reports on the status of research funding.Approve research expenditures.Collaborate with Chiefs, Principal Investigators, and the Research Administrative Director.Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.Essential SkillsGrant ManagementPre Award and Post Award experienceManagement of BudgetsExperience with Grants SubmissionStrong independent post award experienceFinancial management and proposal experienceStrong attention to detailAdditional Skills & QualificationsClinical Trial experience (preferred)Experience with NIH GrantsBillingWriting SkillsProficiency in ExcelStrong communication skillsBA/BS degree5+ years of grants/submissions experienceWork Environment

This position is 100% remote. Candidates can work remotely in NH, MA, RI, CT, VT, and ME. Local candidates may have the opportunity to come in occasionally, but this is not required. The work involves managing the Neurology Portfolio consisting of Human and Animal Clinical Trials. The environment allows for independent work with specialized support from smaller departments, promoting longevity and growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00

You can choose from three medical plan options available through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC). They include a range of coverage levels and costs, giving you the flexibility to select the plan that is right for you and your family. Providers and hospitals are assigned to Tier 1, 2 or 3 based on a variety of factors including quality and cost; you pay less when you see providers in lower tiers. Detailed comparisons of the plan options can be found at harvardpilgrim

BILH offers paid time off that can be used when you are absent due to vacation, holidays, illness, personal reasons and emergency situations. You can find information about your organization’s time off benefits on your local intranet or by contacting your HR representative.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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