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Lead-Research Administrator (Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences)

Memphis, TN, USFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead operations for grant and sponsored program administration, including proposal submission, budget management, and contract negotiation for research initiatives.

Role type

Senior Research Administrator (Grants & Contracts)

Builds

Grant proposals, project budgets, and compliant sponsored agreements for research teams.

Domain

Healthcare research administration and federal contract management

Required skills

grant proposal management, federal contract negotiation, budget development, regulatory compliance, cross-functional coordination, process improvement, team mentoring

Preferred skills

NIH grant experience, contract lifecycle management software proficiency, financial reporting expertise

Technologies

contract lifecycle management software, financial reporting systems

Responsibilities

Manage operations for grants and sponsored programs; negotiate terms for federal and non-industrial agreements; prepare and finalize project budgets; coordinate cross-functional teams for proposal development; monitor award progress and expenditure allowability; lead process improvement initiatives; mentor team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities