Job Title: Senior Research Administrator

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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 funding.
• Approve research expenditures.
• Collaborate with Chiefs, Principal Investigators, and the Research Administrative Director.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Grant Management
• Pre Award experience
• Post Award experience
• Management of Budgets
• Clinical Trial experience (optional but beneficial)
• Grants Submission
• Financial management
• Proposal preparation
• Strong attention to detail
• Research Grants
• Billing
• Writing Skills
• Excel proficiency
• Administration
• Communication skills
• NIH Grants

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• 5 years of grants/submissions experience
• Strong independent post award experience
• Must reside in NH, MA, RI, CT, VT, or ME

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote. Ideally, candidates can come in occasionally if local, but it is not required. Candidates can work remotely from approved states: NH, MA, CT, RI, ME, or VT. The position will manage the Neurology Portfolio consisting of Human and Animal Clinical Trials. The departments are smaller, offering the benefit of independent work along with specialized support, contributing to longevity and growth within the institution.

Pay and Benefits

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

Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits
Paid time off and holiday and vacation benefits
Additional benefits through Beth Israel will be made through the offer details

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 16, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000