Baylor College of Medicine

Lead, Research Administration

Baylor College of Medicine • $88K — $104K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or CRA certification in lieu of degree
  • Six years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in pre- and post-award grant management
  • Knowledge of NIH grants management
  • Familiarity with basic science and clinical research grant processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage grant application reviews and approvals
  • Drive process improvements in grant management
  • Counsel faculty on funding, eligibility, and complex proposals
  • Prepare grant submissions ensuring compliance with guidelines
  • Act as grants liaison with external institutions and funding agencies
  • Support operational activities within the CAND
  • Handle financial oversight and manage monthly expense reporting

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Certification pay for CRA-certified employees
  • Opportunities to lead special projects and seminars
  • Collaborative work environment within a dynamic team
  • Support for staff recruitment and onboarding processes
Full Job Description
Division: Office of Research

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX

Salary Range: $88,583 - $104,215

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

Contribute to Baylor College of Medicine strategic initiatives in Alzheimer's and related disorders as Lead, Research Administration for the Baylor Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases (CAND), leading implementation for pre- and post-award grant activities, center operations, and special programs and supporting the CAND director, Dr. Joshua Shulman. As part of a small, dynamic team, the Lead Research Administration will partner with the director to support leadership of a growing, successful basic and clinical research team and program, and enable effective collaboration with other Baylor centers and departments. The position will be physically based at the Duncan Neurological Research Institute.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

Sponsored Research Administration & Grants Management (Pre-Award/Post-Award) (45%)
  • Review/approve grant applications and certify data in the electronic Biomedical Research and Assurance Information Network (BRAIN)
  • Lead process improvement for pre/post award management
  • Advise faculty on funding opportunities, eligibility, and complex submissions
  • Prepare internal/external grant and subcontract submissions Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines
  • Serve as grants liaison for BCM, other institutions, and funding agencies


Financial & Operational Research Support (40%)
  • Provide CAND operational support
  • Provide grant program and financial oversight related to sponsored research
  • Prepare monthly expense reports for active grants and affiliate funds
  • Review & process contracts Concur expense management CAND Faculty and staff recruitment and on-boarding new team members


Other Job-Related Duties / Special Projects (15%)
  • Manage calendar, meetings, appointments for CAND director
  • Special Projects, including CAND Seminar & Symposia Planning
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree. Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement.
  • Six years of relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pre and post award grant management
  • Experience with NIH grants
  • Experience with basic science and clinical research grant management


Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Requisition ID: 26007

About Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. BCM is known for its research and education programs in the biomedical sciences. The school offers degrees in medicine, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences. BCM is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Huffington Center on Aging, and the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
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