Research Finance & Portfolio Manager - Computational Medicine (Fully Remote)
Stanford University | Department of Medicine
Join Stanford's Division of Computational Medicine and help power some of the most ambitious, data-driven research initiatives in healthcare today. Our faculty are leaders in artificial intelligence, data science, and biomedical innovation--driving large-scale, multi-institutional research that is transforming clinical care and translational science.
We are seeking a Research Finance & Portfolio Manager (RA3) to support a dynamic portfolio spanning both sponsored and non-sponsored funding, including complex federal awards, industry collaborations, and cross-sector partnerships. This is a fully remote role offering flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on high-impact research at scale.
About the Role
In this role, you will serve as a key partner to faculty to manage a diverse portfolio across sponsored and non-sponsored funding, supporting the full lifecycle of research administration from proposal development through closeout. You'll develop and oversee complex budgets, ensure compliance, and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making.
You will work on multi-million dollar, multi-institutional projects, navigating evolving funding structures and collaborating with internal and external partners. This is a fully remote, highly collaborative environment that offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex portfolios and contribute to research that is shaping the future of healthcare.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and submission of complex proposals across sponsored and non-sponsored funding, including multi-center grants, clinical trials, and collaborative team science initiatives.
- Build and manage comprehensive budgets and long-range financial plans, integrating diverse funding sources and aligning with strategic priorities.
- Serve as a trusted partner to faculty, advising on funding strategy, compliance, and portfolio management.
- Oversee post-award management, including expenditure review, forecasting, and compliance across a diverse set of funding mechanisms.
- Navigate and support complex award structures, including subawards, contract negotiations, and multi-institutional collaborations.
- Develop financial models, dashboards, and reports that provide clear, actionable insights into portfolio performance and projections.
- Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and university policies, translating complex regulations into practical guidance.
- Lead award closeouts and audit processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements, including tools and systems to streamline financial tracking and reporting.
- Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing remote team.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Work on high-impact research portfolios at the intersection of AI, data science, and healthcare.
- Support large-scale, complex awards that go far beyond standard grant administration.
- Partner with world-class faculty and cross-disciplinary teams across Stanford and external institutions.
- Operate in a role that blends strategy, finance, and operations--not just transactional work.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to complex, multi-million dollar funding portfolios rarely seen at this level.
- The opportunity to build expertise in multi-institutional and team science funding models.
- Visibility and partnership with senior faculty and leadership.
- A strong foundation for growth into lead RA, management, or specialized expert roles.
- The flexibility of a fully remote environment with a team that values trust, communication, and collaboration.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of research administration across sponsored and non-sponsored funding.
- Expertise in federal regulations (FAR, CAS, OMB circulars) and university policies.
- Advanced financial and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Experience managing complex portfolios, multi-project awards, and subawards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a remote environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience with process improvement and systems development is a plus.
Application Instructions
- Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in this role and how your experience aligns with managing complex research portfolios. In your cover letter, we encourage you to highlight experience with sponsored and non-sponsored funding, multi-institutional collaborations, and/or large-scale awards.
A Final Note
- We recognize that no candidate will bring every single skill listed above. If you bring strong research administration experience, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in growing into a more complex and strategic role, we encourage you