Position: Sponsored Programs Business Partner. Research Executive Svcs.

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Remote

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

BMC Research Operations strives to provide excellent service to the BMC research community through our deep expertise, attitude of continual learning, responsiveness, and pride in our work.

In this newly developed role, the Sponsored Programs Business Partner is an important and critical team member responsible for the financial management of an assigned sponsored programs portfolio supporting multiple PIs and Departments.

The SP Business Partner is responsible for providing post-award financial and administrative services to a diverse set of funding types including federal, state, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The SPBP is responsible for sound fiscal oversight and financial compliance: serving as the representative/liaison between faculty/researchers, department administrators, and sponsors. Will provide direct support and advise faculty/researchers on the fiscal management of sponsored funds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Management (post-award):

• Works effectively with each investigator to proactively manage budget to actual tracking, provide regular projection and project summary reports to investigators, ensure spending adheres to budget, sponsor and organization guidelines and track milestones/receivables for milestone agreements within portfolio.
• Act in the capacity of subject matter expert to provide faculty/researchers with guidance on and interpretation of federal, state, and local as well as all sponsor regulations, terms, and conditions as they relate to the life cycle administration of sponsored portfolio.
• Responsible for the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds portfolio management. Responsible for ensuring all vendor and sub-award invoices are tracked, reviewed, approved, and submitted promptly for payment.
• Coordinate with the Sponsored Programs Finance Office to manage project effort and reporting processes to ensure accurate payroll distribution to each project within the portfolio.

• Work effectively with each investigator before the project and budget end date, to ensure all compensation and non-compensation items are booked accurately for each project.
• Keep abreast of regulations, external and internal policies, and procedures governing the sponsored programs administration. Contribute to improving workflow, current practices, business process, and policy.
• Procurement: Approve and/or initiate purchase requests for investigators following BMC's procedures. Verify funds are available, expenses are allowable and correctly allocated in a timely manner.
• Human Resources: Onboarding - conduct financial analysis to determine availability of funding, assist in the development of job descriptions, post positions, approve salary offers, submit, and manage payroll allocations that aligns with portfolio funding.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• CRA preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years of progressive post-award sponsored research financial and administration and oversight of federal and non-federal awards in an academic medical center.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Computer literacy: Proficient with new applications and software programs. Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets preferred.
• Customer Service: Provides excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated proficiency with listening, inquiry, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Deadline focused: Ability to work with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Financial: Proficient with budgeting principles, including projections and the integration of multiple awards and types with varying project periods.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Proficient in cultivating relationships with faculty, research staff, the department's administration team, and central departments.
• Operations and processes: Proficient in directing faculty and researchers to appropriate departmental and institutional policies and resources, including for issues or queries outside the standard scope of direct responsibility.
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity: Promotes inclusive community where human differences are valued and celebrated and where all are welcome.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn't dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans