Director, Research Administration - Tisch Cancer Center
Location: United States · Reference: 3040645
The Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center (TCC) is seeking a Director for Research
Administration who will also hold the role of Associate Director for
Administration for the P30 Cancer Center Support Grant. The TCC at Mount Sinai
is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center
focused on fostering innovative cancer research, training the next generation
of cancer researchers, and engaging with our local community. Originally
awarded its NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) in 2015, it received
comprehensive status in 2025. The TCC has over 180 members, 4 scientific
programs, 7 CCSG-supported shared resources, and ~32 million in NCI direct
awards.
The Director for Research Administration (Director) reports to the Mount
Sinai Tisch Cancer Center Director (TCC Director) and is responsible for
providing strategic planning, management, and overall administrative oversight
for activities in the TCC in keeping with the guidelines of the NCI Cancer
Center Support Grant.
Responsibilities
CCSG Data Reporting. Ensures the production and submission of CCSG data
reporting following the mandated NCI format as outlined in the P30 Cancer
Center Support Grant. This includes data related to TCC membership,
grants, publications, shared resource usage, volume of new cancer
patients, and clinical trial enrollment.
Strategic Planning. Work with TCC Senior Leadership to identify high-
priority areas of ongoing research and new opportunities for program and
shared resource development, as well as evaluating current TCC programs,
shared resources, funding, and themes. Coordinate and participate in
strategic planning committee meetings, including annual Strategic Planning
Retreat that results in updates to the TCC Strategic Plan.
Implementation of Goals. Plan and manage TCC activities to ensure
adherence to funding and membership goals/objectives and NCI requirements
including community outreach and engagement initiatives. Provide
leadership support to foster NCI comprehensive designation for next
competitive renewal. Coordinate annual External Advisory Board meetings.
Program and Shared Resource Oversight. Work with the TCC Senior Leadership
to monitor existing research programs and shared resources. Develop the
rationale and metrics to support consideration of new programs and shared
resources, in response to changing NCI guidelines. Monitor the
productivity and quality of each program and the cost-effectiveness of
shared resources. Oversee the TCC/CCSG membership process. Review space
assignments with the TCC Director annually and implement the Director's
space decisions.
Pilot Awards and Limited Competitions. Under the guidance of the TCC
Director, oversee the pilot award process. This includes initiating the
Request for Applications (RFA), coordinating the peer review process,
tracking scientific progress, establishing individual fund accounts,
monitor use of award monies, and calculate the Return on Investment
(ROI). Additionally, run selection process for limited award
nominations, including recruiting reviewers and helping the selected
applicants.
Grants Management. Directly manage the submission of all P30 CCSG
competing and non-competing renewals, including supplements. This includes
the writing and editing of select components of the grant. Act as the
administrative contact/liaison for the P30 CCSG. Ensure that principal
investigators are kept aware of current and upcoming reporting and
regulatory requirements. Work with the Grants and Contract Office and
Sponsored Projects Finance to ensure effective and compliant grant
administration. Oversee the development and ongoing coordination of the
CCSG and its budget requests and justification. Ensure appropriate
allocation of expenses, based on regulatory guidelines.
Financial Oversight. In addition to the CCSG grant, oversee the TCC school
budget, related gift accounts and investigator seed funds. Develop
business plans for new shared resources, including planning, break-even
analysis, and implementation. Develop strategies for investment, cost
containment, and maximizing revenue.
Management of Staff. Directly supervise staff who assist in implementing
principal duties and responsibilities. Develop staffing plans and ensure
that position descriptions and performance standards are established for
all levels of staff. Ensure that effective performance management
guidelines are adhered to, and implement reward and disciplinary processes
in accordance with Mount Sinai guidelines.
Facilities Management. Oversee facilities planning for TCC research,
assessing needs against short- and long-term goals. Coordinate all major
construction and renovation projects with Mount Sinai facilities
departments. Coordinate the negotiation of capital equipment, and ensure
that appropriate levels of analysis/projection, and financial
documentation are provided.
Research Base Growth. Foster a multidisciplinary approach to improve
revenue generation. Identify planned and newly released requests for
proposals from the NIH and other granting agencies. Assist with multi-
investigator proposal development (P01s, SPOREs, U grants). Manage
processes for selecting candidates to be nominated for limited-applicant
grant awards.
Effective Communications Management. Distribute funding announcements;
update the TCC website and assist with TCC newsletter/communications that
inform faculty of new grants, honors/awards, and high-impact publications.
Notify TCC faculty of events and encourage attendance.
Faculty Recruitment. Work with the TCC Director and relevant Mount Sinai
Chairs to develop and implement strategic plans for the recruitment of
faculty in areas targeted for growth. Develop relevant business plans for
review and approval by the TCC Director, academic departments, and Mount
Sinai Finance. Work with the Mount Sinai Health System to develop term
sheets and offer letters.
Outreach. Increase awareness of the TCC's research enterprise and enhance
the stature of TCC within the scientific and medical community. Work with
the Community Outreach and Engagement team to foster awareness of TCC
research activities and to disseminate findings to our local communities.
Assist with building a robust team of “citizen scientists” to better
inform the TCC on the priorities of the community.
Philanthropy. Work with the Development Office to promote awareness of
cancer research capabilities and identify research programs and projects
that are aligned with donor investment goals; meet with potential and
established donors; work with Finance to develop budgets and monitor
spend-down of philanthropic funding lines.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required, Masters degree preferred
5-7 years minimum of experience in health care finance or administration;
experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy,
building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading
successful teams
Preferred:
Knowledge of NCI CCSG requirements and/or experience with NCI-funded cancer center
Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills (written and oral)