What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Grants Administration (Temporary Role - April through October 2025) position at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation?
Description
ABOUT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Every diagnosis is unique and puts lives at risk. We must stop breast cancer in its tracks, and research is the answer. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in a wide range of research-including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and metastasis-because each area of investigation informs another, propelling us toward the solutions we urgently need. We convene and connect the best minds in science-giving them the opportunity to pursue their most innovative ideas. Our combination of investment and cross-disciplinary collaboration accelerates the entire field and builds momentum for new discoveries. BCRF-funded investigators have been behind every major breakthrough in breast cancer research, and the field is moving faster than ever. We are fueling the world's most promising research and we can't stop now.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Research Department is a small but dynamic team of individuals within BCRF that works to ensure that the BCRF Research Program and the investigators we support are successful in achieving the Foundation's mission to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.
Reporting to the Managing Director, Research Program (MD), the Senior Manager, Grants Administration manages administrative aspects of a $70M grants portfolio consisting of approximately 275 discrete awards including annual and multi-year investigator-initiated awards, partnerships, and meeting requests.
This is a temporary role, beginning in April 2025 and ending in October 2025.
This position is based in New York, New York. BCRF currently requires staff to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Research grant administration and policy
- Serves as primary point of contact to applicants, institution officials and sponsors, when applicable
- Manages the online grants management system
- Manages the review, maintenance and distribution of program announcements and grantee communication
- Maintains and updates program policies and procedures and grant administration sections of the Research Program Manual in coordination with the MD and Chief Scientific Officer
- Manages the administrative aspects of grant execution, including review of grant agreements and coordination of payments
- Tracks the collection of all grant deliverables and amendments
- Assists MD and CSO in preparation of board documents, presentations and reports
Grant strategy and policy
Scientific content
Strategic alliances
Fundraising
The Senior Manager, Grants Administration may also have other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
You are motivated and driven, as demonstrated by a willingness and enthusiasm to identify and undertake new challenges that contribute to program development and / or efficiency. In this role, you will truly make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. You have a passion for the mission and work of BCRF.
In addition, you have the following qualifications and experience :
Compensation and Benefits :
This is a full-time, temporary, exempt role with an annualized salary of $74,000 - 80,000. Our compensation package includes an exceptional benefits package focusing on employe physical, mental and financial wellness. More specifically we offer
To Apply :
Please submit a CV and cover letter expressing your intention to apply for the role. After uploading your CV, please select the "upload attachment" option on the next screen to provide your cover letter.
Only candidates short-listed for an initial interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
Our Commitments
BCRF upholds an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all applicants, employees, consultants, third-party workers.
Pay Range
74,000.00 Annually to $80,000.00 Annually
Salary : $74,000 - $80,000
