Administrative Director – Pathology Research

Mass General Brigham

Administrative Director overseeing the entire MGB Pathology Research enterprise. Collaborating with leadership for strategic planning, budget management, and personnel supervision.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeCharlestown • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $124,342 - $180,897 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Administrative Director works closely with the Vice President, Pathology, and Vice Chair, Pathology Research in overseeing the entire MGB Pathology Research enterprise.
Works with leadership to set the administrative direction (i.e., organization structure, policies and procedures, systems, etc.).
Co-leads efforts for Research Strategic Planning and resource prioritization.
Collaborate closely with Pathology leadership, physicians, scientists and MGB Research leadership to continually assess and direct a wide range of research issues, including: financial, personnel, operational, regulatory, facilities, systems, programmatic development, long-range planning and project development for the organization.
Evaluate departmental research organization support structure and make recommendations for change based on overall effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and resource availability.
Develop performance metrics and participate in benchmarking within and outside of MGB.
Manage all phases of research grant and contract administration, including personnel management and staff training/development.
Provide oversight of departmental symposia and visits/lectures by outside researchers through administrative team.
Supervise the budgetary process, including review and approval of funding requests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree Finance required or Bachelor's Degree Business Administration required or Master's Degree Business Administration preferred
3-5 years of Research Administration experience required
1-2 years of Professional staff supervision experience required
Extensive knowledge regarding research financial, operational, business planning and project management, grant management, sponsor and institutional guidelines and requirements, etc.
Ability to develop a common vision for stakeholders, communicate effectively, sell ideas, and take ownership and responsibility for activities.
Effective financial and analytical skills, including ability to develop and monitor budgets, grant and contract management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate complex material.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits
career advancement opportunities
differentials
premiums
bonuses as applicable
recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

Research AdministrationGrant ManagementBudget ManagementFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementOperational PlanningBusiness PlanningPerformance Metrics DevelopmentBenchmarkingPersonnel Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationVision DevelopmentResponsibilityAnalytical SkillsStaff TrainingProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementDecision Making

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationMaster's Degree in Business Administration