Research Administration Manager

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states.

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Research Administration Manager independently manages staff and daily operations related to research administration and general administrative support for a work unit.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

A cover letter will be required for this position.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Works independently in developing operational goals, determining courses of action to accomplish goals and in managing staff. Collaborates with PIs and interfaces with other departments as needed on administrative and strategic planning. Advises PIs on relevant matters, develops effective solutions to administrative issues and provides input to broader division planning as needed.

JOB DUTIES

• Develop short and long term goals, procure necessary resources and determine courses of action to accomplish goals for the research administration function
• Supervise administrative staff to include hiring, performance evaluation, professional development, handling disciplinary action, layoff and termination issues.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures
• Oversee grant application activities and award funding compliance, resolving all escalated issues to ensure successful submissions
• Manage financial forecasting and budgets for the work unit, including development of related tools, requesting and tracking non-sponsored funding, managing all sub awards/contracts and related agreements, approving departmental purchases and consulting with faculty on funding opportunities
• Oversee submissions to IRO and other committees; resolve all escalated issues
• Identify general administrative needs and oversee the delivery of related services for the work unit
• Lead and participate in various administrative committees representing the division
• Participate in divisional or institutional improvement projects and problem resolution related to research administration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in research administration including federal grant and contraction administration experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree.
• Strong supervisory, budgetary, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex activities in a research setting and to work effectively with a variety of people.

A cover letter must be submitted to be considered for this position.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $99,486 to $157,227, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

This position may be eligible for sign on bonus.

This position is not eligible for H1-B sponsorship at this time.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits…