Stanford University · 3 weeks ago
Research Process Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expStanford University is seeking to hire a Research Process Manager (RPM) for the Office of Research Operations in the School of Medicine. The RPM will work closely with faculty to develop and obtain grant funding for research, providing oversight and guidance on sponsored projects throughout the grant lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Advise and counsel faculty and department administrators regarding all sponsored projects and resolve issues relating to pre-award and post- award administration; interpret and explain award requirements, provisions, and terms to ensure compliance. Consult with RPM 2, Trainers, and Associate Directors as needed
Conduct review of solicitation for grant and contract proposals by government and non-government sponsors
Serve as the University representative liaison between the principal investigator and sponsor on all communications and inquiries regarding regulatory, administrative, and financial matters
Work with the principal investigator and department to provide oversight as the expert partner for the development for assigned sponsored project proposals/clinical trials
Conduct budget development based on understanding of University, Stanford hospitals, and sponsor requirements /policies to ensure financial viability and compliance. Consult with more experienced RPM staff as needed
Identify and facilitate any special reviews and approvals required for proposal submission e.g., PI waiver, IDC waiver, conflict of interest, export controls
Negotiate terms of grant awards and payment terms of clinical trials with sponsoring agency. Review, negotiate and accept awards with total costs up to $5 Million for a limited set of grant/clinical trials awards. Once certified, authorize the release of funding through a notice of award to department - and to Office of Sponsored Research (OSR)
Provide oversight of post-award activities for complex federal and non-federal sponsored research projects involving multiple sub-awards, principal investigators, and/or cross-school initiatives
Provide guidance and support on development of proposals and budgets for grants, contracts, clinical trials, and subcontracts
Participate in cross functional team groups to develop timelines & objectives for complex projects. Actively participate in ongoing Lean process improvement initiatives. Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Ability to gain independence towards completing and passing Certification in which will authorize signature authority on a subset of sponsored projects
Knowledge of relevant governmental regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, Medicare, FDA, OHRP)
Ability to understand and interpret university and sponsor policies
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations
Demonstrated commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety, shown through communication of safety concerns and use and promotion of safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned
Must obtain School of Medicine Research Process Manager Certification Level I
Benefits
We offer our RPMs an extensive training and mentoring program in research administration, and have created a certification program that provides continued growth within the position.
A remote work arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience, depending on business needs of each unit. Remote workers’ schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone.
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Stanford University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Management and Executive
Engineering and Development
Education and Training
Customer Service and Support
Marketing
Legal and Compliance
Public Sector and Government
Product Management
Accounting and Finance
Creatives and Design
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (146)
2025 (548)
2024 (498)
2023 (472)
2022 (390)
2021 (336)
2020 (260)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.68MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationNational Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2026-01-13Grant· $1.1M
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Kale Patel
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AnanthaKrishna Nayak Sujeer MA, MS.
Co-Founder
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