Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Grants Manager, Grants and Contracts

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • $83K — $134K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in research administration or grants management, preferably in an academic or healthcare setting.
  • Experience supporting the pre-award grant lifecycle, including budget preparation and sponsor submissions.
  • Ability to review and interpret funding opportunity announcements and sponsor guidelines.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills to handle competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a consultant for researchers on pre-award information.
  • Analyze sponsor guidelines and develop budgets for grant applications.
  • Ensure timely submission of proposals to sponsor agencies.
  • Maintain compliance with institutional and federal regulations on research.
  • Review and interpret funding opportunity announcements.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders for grant management success.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a 37.5-hour weekly schedule.
  • Location in NYC if preferred, providing access to a robust academic and research community.
Full Job Description
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join MSK's Grants & Contracts team as a Grants Manager. This role is responsible for the pre-award and non-financial post-award administration of research grants and contracts, helping investigators navigate sponsor requirements, develop competitive proposals, and ensure compliance with institutional and agency regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the pre-award information consultant for researchers.
  • Provide analysis of sponsor guidelines, develop and review budgets for all grant applications, and review agency application forms and administrative documents.
  • Ensure the timely submission of proposals to sponsor agencies.
  • Maintain institutional compliance with federal, state, and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures regarding sponsored and non-sponsored research.
  • Review and interpret funding opportunity announcements.
  • Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to ensure successful grant management.


Key Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in research administration, grants management, or a related field, preferably within an academic, healthcare, or research environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the pre-award grant lifecycle, including proposal development, budget preparation, and sponsor submissions.
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), sponsor guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.


Core Skills:
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) license is preferred.
  • Ability to develop and complete projects independently with minimal direction.
  • Proven experience in reading and interpreting funding opportunity announcements.
  • In-depth knowledge of the pre-award grant submission process is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with NIH applications, policy regulations, and web-based submission software (e.g., Huron, Cayuse) is preferred.


Additional Information:
  • Location: 633 Third Avenue, NYC
  • Schedule: remote, 37.5 hours
  • Reporting to: Manager, Grants and Contracts


Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
Learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1884
* Ladders Estimates

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