Research Administration Manager I

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Research Administration Manager I (RAM I) will be responsible for the successful management of fiscal, administrative, and regulatory operations of multiple research portfolios in the Human Biology Division (HB). The RAM I will also serve as a team leader, mentoring and training peers and junior colleagues as needed by Division leadership.

 

A strong performer in this position will ensure and be responsible for:

• Collaborating with Principle Investigators (PIs), Division leadership, and other departments as needed on administrative and operational planning for assigned research labs
• Regulatory and compliance requirements for the full life cycle of federal and non-federal research funding in accordance with sponsor and institutional policies
• Implementation of accurate human resources processes, tasks, and best practices
• Skilled financial planning & analysis of complex budget scenarios
• Mentoring and training of team members of all experience levels
• Navigating various complex administrative and financial systems
• Partnering with Division and Fred Hutch Leadership to continuously identify broader operational issues and areas of improvement to ensure optimum conduct of research studies
• Other duties as required

A successful candidate in this role will be an engaged team player who can support and collaborate with peers around collective professional success and wellness. They will be an enthusiastic learner who is ready to engage with a variety of systems, tools, and processes. They will be patient with change, resourceful, and comfortable with tools that support hybrid work and communication. They will be organized, responsive to all colleagues, and proactive about following up on tasks. They will have courage to ask questions and capacity to be flexible about the varying ways people approach work. They will be able to effectively engage with a broad range of roles, skills, and perspectives within the organization. Finally, they will be an exemplary leader in upholding Fred Hutch’s Mission & Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a 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 grants and contract administration experience.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of experience managing direct reports and conducting performance appraisals
• Strong skills mentoring peers as well as working effectively with a variety of colleagues  
• Ability to manage complex activities in a research setting including finances, regulatory oversight, and administration
• Experience submitting and managing complex NIH awards (eg, SPORE and P01 grants) and contracts
• Experience with business development and industry sponsored contracts
• Experience with grant and contract regulatory agencies and reviewing IRB and IACUC documents
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple and competing demands
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff in a variety of roles
• Highly organized with the ability to problem-solve and process information quickly with a high attention to detail
• Advanced skills in Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel (ability to use pivot tables) and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a diverse team with a commitment to equity and inclusion
• Experience working in a research organization, a university/medical school setting, or other complex non-profit organization
• Experience supporting laboratory-based researchers and trainees around various aspects of lab operations such as procurement, scientific equipment maintenance, and space modifications.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $94,702 to $149,656, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

Relocation assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.