Senior Research Business Director

City of Hope

. Oversee finances, marketing, philanthropy, strategic planning and faculty/staff relations for a broad area of Research Business Operations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDuarte • California • United StatesSenior💰 $148,439 - $248,294 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, budget planning, and grant management within academic research or healthcare environments. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance and effective communication across departments.

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Financial ManagementGrant ManagementBudget PlanningStaff SupervisionStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentExpense AnalysisProposal SubmissionContract ManagementSpace Planning

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Research Business OperationsAcademic ResearchHealthcare EnvironmentPhilanthropyCompliance Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee finances, marketing, philanthropy, strategic planning and faculty/staff relations for a broad area of Research Business Operations
Provide instruction and direction to staff on processes and initiatives
Oversee financial management, budget planning, reporting, expense analysis, and resolution of budget variances
Lead pre- and post-award grant activity, including internal and extramural funds, complex proposal submissions, PDAF review, and collaboration with PIs and central offices
Oversee contract management processes, workflows, new agreements, amendments, and related guidance
Oversee internal hiring processes, high-level faculty recruitment, job and status changes, and coordination with area supervisors
Guide departmental business activities, facilities-related needs, space planning, and compliance activities
Coach, mentor, and lead managers and junior RBO staff, including workload review, training needs, performance feedback, and annual reviews
Build and maintain relationships with central departments and collaborators to support communication, alignment, and process improvement
Lead and support short- and long-range planning, policy or program development, business efficiency analysis, and process or system improvements across research operations
Represent RBO on organization-wide committees and support implementation planning for higher-level initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, business administration, research administration, science, or related field
7-10 years of business management experience in an academic research or healthcare environment
5 years of progressively responsible management experience
Demonstrated experience in supervision of mid-level career staff, budget development, grant management and space planning
Preferred: Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, healthcare administration, public health, or research administration
Preferred: 10+ years of business management experience in an academic research or healthcare environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Equal opportunity employer