Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Research Administrator Opportunities (RA, Sr. RA, Lead RA)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • $77K — $164K *
New York, NY 10025Hybrid
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Thorough understanding of federal agency regulations related to sponsored programs.
  • Experience in research administration, specifically in healthcare or academic settings, managing complex portfolios.
  • Proficient in both pre-award and post-award research processes.
  • Understanding of financial operations including requisition creation and expense tracking.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with business intelligence tools like Tableau or Cognos.

Responsibilities

  • Lead management of pre-award and post-award portfolios for researchers, balancing complex funding priorities.
  • Interpret sponsor guidelines and manage application form processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Oversee financial activities in research areas, collaborating on budgets and expenditure strategies.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, resolving complex administrative issues through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Mentor junior administrators by reviewing budgets and submitted financial reports.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Standard Monday-Friday schedule with 37.5 hours per week.
  • Opportunity for professional development under the guidance of a Director in a prominent department.
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
  • Lead the pre-award and post-award portfolio management for assigned researchers, exercising independent judgment in managing complex funding portfolios and competing priorities.
  • Interpret and advise on sponsor guidelines and funding opportunities; coordinate completion of agency application forms and required administrative documents; and guide proposal strategy, timelines, and submission progress. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Assume advanced financial oversight of assigned research business areas, partnering with investigators and central offices to develop budgets, spending strategies, and long-term financial plans aligned with research goals.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex research administration issues, partnering cross-functionally to resolve challenges efficiently.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior research administrators, including review of work products such as budgets, submissions, and financial reports.


Key Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of federal agency regulations, policies and procedures, circulars, laws, and federal acquisition regulations applicable to sponsored programs.
  • Research administration in a healthcare or academic research setting, with demonstrated experience managing complex or high-volume portfolios.
  • Strong exposure to both pre-award and post-award research administration.
  • Knowledge of financial operations activity, including creating requisitions, expense reimbursements, payroll allocations, and monitoring financials through reporting.
  • Mid-to-sophisticated level skills in Microsoft Office and business intelligence products such as Tableau or Cognos


Core Skills:
  • Outstanding communication and self-awareness, able to effectively interact with faculty and administrators.
  • Accurate in developing and leading budgets, projecting expenditures, and leading recommended solutions.
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining professional and courteous service to our customers.
  • Maintain high work standards and integrity of financial principles and stewardship with minimum supervision.


Additional Information:
  • Location: Hybrid
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hrs.
  • Reporting to Director, Department of Medicine


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Final title and compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise in research administration.

Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $164,500.00

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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