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

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 effectives solutions to administrative issues and provides input to broader division planning as needed.

• Develop short and long term goals, procures necessary resources and determines 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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) 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.
• 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 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.

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. 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). 

Our Commitment to Diversity

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.