Research Business Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Supervise portfolio financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost transfers to enhance research operations.

• Oversee proposal creation, compliance-related effort reporting, expenditures, and collaboration with essential research support offices.

• Provide guidance to faculty and departmental personnel on research administration, patents, intellectual property, and clinical trial issues.

• Coordinate employee lifecycle actions, including recruitment, onboarding, job transitions, separations, visa processes, system access, and payroll/timekeeping approvals in line with institutional policies and procedures.

• Assist with departmental operations such as purchasing, facilities management, travel arrangements, safety coordination, maintenance, and general lab services.

• Lead and mentor research operations staff, track workload and performance, and deliver regular feedback and oversight.

• Contribute to strategic planning and represent research operations in organization-wide initiatives and committees as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field.

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience in an academic research or healthcare setting, with at least 2 years in progressively responsible management roles.

• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, business administration, research administration, science, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of business management experience in an academic research or healthcare context is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with increasing responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.