Administrative Director, Research

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The Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is a premier Academic
Research Organization (ARO) managing clinical trials in neurological disorders as part of the Mass General Brigham (MGB)
Neuroscience Institute (NSI). The NCRI employs physician-clinical researchers, research nurses, project managers, and data
managers, SAS programmers, systems analysts, grants managers, research nurses, quality specialists, and administrative
assistants dedicated to planning and implementing clinical trials.
Receiving general direction from the Sr. Director Healey Center for ALS and NCRI, the Director, NCRI Contracts & Finance sets
the administrative and financial direction and is responsible for the oversight of research administration activities in the
Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) at MGH. Drawing on a broad understanding of the Hospital, Harvard Medical
School, and sponsor policies and requirements, and displaying a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, the
incumbent will collaborate closely with administrative leadership, grants administrators, physicians, and scientists to
continually assess and direct a wide range of research issues, including financial, personnel, regulatory, long-range planning, and project development. Possesses a thorough knowledge of current MGB, MGH, NIH, and other clinical research-related
policies/procedures, guidelines, and standards. Requires discretion and judgment to organize priorities, complete tasks, and
handle confidential information.
The Director, NCRI Contracts & Finance must be able to communicate effectively with principal investigators, project
managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. He/she will provide budget and contracting advice to members
of the Neurology department and is expected to create new ideas, decide on workflow and work distribution, and have a
leadership role in the NCRI and the field. As a member of the NCRI leadership team, the Director contributes to the
organizational planning and shares responsibility for promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement. The
incumbent works closely with NCRI leadership to ensure effective and optimum utilization of personnel, fiscal, and material
resources and directly manages and mentors the NCRI contracts and finance team.

Relevant activities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for the leadership and overall fiscal oversight for a large portfolio of research funds in the NCRI, totaling
approximately $100M in annual expenditures.
Manages > $100M portfolio of special funds (gifts, endowments, sundry) working in collaboration with PIs, development,
and central offices to develop innovative and hybrid funding models.
• Directly manages and mentors the Contracts and Finance team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management,
and professional development.
• As a key member of the NCRI multifunctional leadership team, shares the responsibility of developing strategic goals and
implementation of initiatives while providing the organizational direction necessary to effect change and promote
excellence for the NCRI. Collaborates with NCRI leadership to plan, strategize, and develop policies and procedures to
maximize the organizational and financial position of the NCRI.
• Develops and provides reporting and analysis to the Co-Directors & Sr. Director of Healey at the level of the overall program
and individual grants, and provides strategic guidance and interventions to ensure fiscal stability, responsible stewardship
of funds, and administrative compliance, with institutional, federal, private, and industry guidelines.
• Conducts funding analyses, including forecasting anticipated deficits/surpluses.
• Meets with grant administrators and investigators to review potential deficit funds and alert the Executive Director NSI,
Chief of Service, Vice Chairs, Executive Administrator, Administrative Director, and Principal Investigator of any financial
issues that will have a negative impact on departmental finances.
• Leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and strategies for the NCRI contracts and finance
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