At Sage Bionetworks, we believe in the power of open science and interdisciplinary collaboration to create a new vision of human health. We strive for actionable biomedical insights through the responsible sharing and reuse of data, all guided by our deep scientific expertise and diligent governance controls.
We're a dynamic, adaptable team, and at Sage, we highly value individuals who can flexibly navigate various roles and functions. Diversity in experiences, backgrounds, and identities is essential for our rich culture of learning and collaboration. Our partnerships, both within Sage and with external communities, are founded on principles of trust, transparency, and a commitment to growth. Together, we are leaving a lasting imprint on the fields of science and medicine.
This position is a key role reporting directly to the Associate Director, Grants and Contracts in our Office of Sponsored Research. In this role you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) pre-award and non-financial post award activities for externally sponsored grants and contracts.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Grants and Contract Manager, you will manage complex grant processes, coordinate contracts, and perform advanced financial analysis tasks under minimal supervision. You will contribute to strategic budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining compliance with grant and contract policies.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the administrative aspects of federal and private foundation grant proposals.
  
• Assist in coordinating the review and execution of contracts.
  
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators on reporting requirements.
  
• Work with Accounting on financial tracking.
  
• Work with Operations to expand business processes and systems for management of awards in general, including financial reporting tools and templates.
  
• Manage and work with sub-recipients/subcontracts to ensure that proposal requirements and timelines are met.
  
• Develop, implement, and train researchers on policies and procedures in accordance with federal and internal policies.
  
• Collaborate with funding agencies (both federal and non-federal) to resolve problems and/or obtain approval for proposal changes.
  
• Serve as a content expert and resource regarding grant and contract proposals, post-award management and compliance.
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• Have 5+ years of experience in research administration proposal with responsibility for proposal development, including complex budgeting, subawards and post-award grant management, and reporting.
  
• Experience with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants policy and Uniform Guidance policies and regulations.
  
• Pay attention to detail and can manage federal submissions/reporting independently.
  
• Have excellent communication, prioritization, and project management skills.
  
• Are proficient in MS Office, databases, and federal grant policies.
  

Job Functions and Physical Requirements

The following cognitive and physical activities outline the essential functions required for successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.
Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.
  
• Repeated wrist, hand, and finger movements.
  
• Requires clear vision for tasks like data analysis, transcribing, computer use, and reading.
  
• Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  

Cognitive Demands

• Able to work effectively under deadlines.
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments, priorities and multitask.
  

Additional Requirements

• Travel is required a minimum of two times per year for on-site events in Seattle, WA.
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Works well in a team and maintains professionalism.
  
• Follows company policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.
  

Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification as job duties evolve.
About Us
Sage Bionetworks is a nonprofit biomedical research organization that was founded in Seattle in 2009. We focus on advancing human health through open science practices and radical collaboration, with a view to breaking down existing silos in science and technology. Through our work, we guide responsible data sharing and reuse, benchmark scientific methods and results, and empower participants to be active partners in research. We are a bold team of scientists, engineers, product developers, governance specialists and business experts, working to bring data and communities together in unique ways that accelerate medical progress. As a growing organization, Sage is supported through a dynamic portfolio of competitive research grants, commercial partnerships, and philanthropic contributions.
Sage Bionetworks is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package, competitive to both commercial and not-for-profit life science organizations. The plan includes: health, dental, vision, life, AD&D and long term disability benefits; paid time off; a retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; a shared incentives plan, voluntary long term care insurance, and other voluntary products. Additional information can found here: Benefits – Sage Bionetworks
At Sage Bionetworks, we implement equitable workplace strategies to guarantee fair compensation. Actual compensation is determined based on current market data, experience, and internal pay parity. This position is classified as a Sage Senior level, with a salary range of $81,700 to $108,265. New hires typically receive an offer between the minimum and midpoint of the range, although higher offers may be considered based on experience and market conditions.
We have a distributed workforce and support remote and/or on-site hybrid work arrangements within the United States. All interviews will be conducted virtually unless otherwise communicated.
At Sage Bionetworks, we uphold equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on these protected categories, in compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws.