Hospital for Special Surgery · 1 day ago
Research Administration Senior Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $224K/yr
7+ years expHospital for Special Surgery is a top-ranked hospital specializing in orthopedics and rheumatology. They are seeking a Research Administration Senior Director to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for funded research projects while overseeing a diverse portfolio and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for all types of funded research projects, including federal, foundation, gifts, industry-funded and endowments
Oversee a diverse portfolio of research projects from setup through closeout
Provide leadership and oversight for post-award research administration staff and managers, guiding recruitment, training, professional development, and performance management fostering a collaborative and high-performing team
Ensure compliance with award terms, sponsor requirements, and institutional financial policies
Review and approve financial transactions and corrections. Act as key liaison between Research Administration, research teams and centralized Accounts Payable office to ensure timely and complete transactions
Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations governing research administration and funded projects
Partner with Research Accounting to support internal and external audits across the full spectrum of research projects, ensuring compliance and financial accountability
Coordinate efforts with the Director of Research Accounting to ensure seamless integration and alignment of administrative and financial post-award processes, systems and reporting
Lead the development, implementation, and communication of institutional policies and procedures governing research administration
Serve as a key point of contact for researchers (PIs, service line specific research teams), institutional leadership, and external funding agencies or partner organizations
Provide training and guidance to PIs and research staff on post-award administration, financial management and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with pre-award team, research accounting and other departments to optimize research administration workflows and support efficient post-award management
Leverages expertise in Workday, CTMS, and Epic to optimize post-award research administration and financial processes
Keep abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of grants and contracts
Perform other duties or projects as assigned by the Chief Research Officer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, finance, accounting) is typically required
7+ years experience in research administration, preferably at a director's level, with broad oversight of post-award functions
Comprehensive knowledge of federal regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), NIH Grants Policy Statement, HHS and FDA requirements
Proven leadership and team management skills, with a track record of driving operational efficiency and excellence
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential
Advanced proficiency in financial and administrative software, including Workday, Monday.com, and Microsoft Office Programs
Preferred
a master's degree preferred
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
Recent News
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2026-01-13
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