Research Business Manager-BRI
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
Under direction, the Research Business Manager (BM) supervises daily Research Business Operation's procedures through analytical and administrative staff. Independently manages mid-size research portfolio. The BM implements procedures and utilizes sound judgement to communicate and guide staff and faculty. The BM has expert knowledge in the areas of research administration and COH policies, procedures, and systems. The BM operates with a working knowledge of management and leadership competencies.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Research Administration and Financial Management
Oversee portfolio financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost transfers to support research operations.
Manage proposal development, compliance-related effort reporting, expenditures, and collaboration with key research support offices.
Advise faculty and departmental staff on research administration, patents, intellectual property, and clinical trial matters.
Human Resources
Coordinate personnel actions across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, job changes, separations, visa-related processes, system access, and payroll/timekeeping approvals in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Department Support
Support departmental operations including purchasing, facilities, travel, safety coordination, maintenance, and general lab services.
Management and Leadership
Manage and mentor research operations staff, monitor workload and performance, and provide regular feedback and oversight.
Special Projects
Support strategic planning and represent research operations on organization-wide initiatives and committees as assigned.
Your qualifications should include:
Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline)
3 years of administration experience in an academic research or healthcare environment including 2 years of progressively responsible management experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, business administration, research administration, science, or related field.
5+ years of business management experience in an academic research or healthcare environment is preferred.
2 years of progressive responsibility supervisory experience.
Additional Information:
COH employees may apply for a transfer or promotion to job openings for which they meet the minimum qualifications if they meet the following criteria:
Employed at COH in current role for at least one year, unless otherwise stipulated in an applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Are in good standing and have no current performance issues.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $45.37 - $75.77 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.


