Business Manager, Center Business Operations

The Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research (NFCIBR) is seeking a Center Business Manager (CBM) to lead the research administration support team for the Center. The CBM applies their expertise in research administration to ensure excellent pre-award and post-award support of approximately 77 NFCIBR Center members with an annual portfolio of about $25M in research awards. This Center supports both laboratory/bench science as well as a significant portfolio of clinical trials and studies.

Excellent communication skills and team leadership is an important part of a successful CBM as the position leads a team of 12 FTE including 10 Grant and Contract Administrators and 2 Administrative Assistants. Creating a working environment for staff that is professionally rewarding and supportive of growth is a key function. The CBM role requires interactions with colleagues across Seattle Children’s in the course of their work including the Center Directors, faculty members, research staff, other colleagues that support Seattle Children’s Research Institute business operations, as well as our University of Washington colleagues.

In addition to research pre- and post- award oversight, the role includes oversight of the Center’s operations and gift budgets and the management of research operations support functions including purchasing, laboratory space support, personnel management, and core service utilization. Financial and research compliance responsibilities are demonstrated through ensuring good practice with pre-award proposal development, post-award budget management and communication with staff and researchers to support compliance with applicable processes and policies. The ability to analyze data and performance metrics for process improvement is an important skill to ensure team growth and continued excellent performance and process improvements as we seek to achieve annual strategic goals. The CBM is a valued leadership position that supports NFCIBR’s research administration and operational work.

***Please note a cover letter included with a resume is highly preferred. Please attach as one document***

  

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum five years related experience, which must include administrative/management experience, and at least 3 years experience within the grants and contracts arena including pre- and post-award activities in all of the following: National Institute of Health and other federal grants, private foundation grants, and industry contracts. Minimum two years supervisory experience.

Required Credentials
N/A.

Preferred
Certified Research Administrator or equivalent experience. Experience managing a recharge/core in compliance with federal policies. At least 2 years experience in leading continuous improvement projects.

Compensation Range

$115,277.00 - $172,915.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

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