Vice President, Finance and Administration

As the Vice President Finance and Administration you will provide strategic and operational leadership acrossNGNRIs core administrative functions including finance procurement human resourcesand facilities. As a key member of the leadership team this role will ensure the instituteoperates efficiently compliantly and in full support of its research successful candidate will bring senior-level experience in finance and administrationideally within a research or not-for-profit environment along with a strong track record ofbuilding and managing high-performing administrative teams. This role will establish andoversee budgeting financial controls and operational processes ensuring effectiveresource allocation and regulatory to the COO the VP will play a central role in enabling a seamless researchenvironmentproviding the structure systems and support that allow scientific teams tofocus on discovery. This is a mission-driven leadership position requiring sound judgmentoperational excellence and a commitment to the highest standards of integrity andprofessionalism.

About the role

• Oversee and manage the financial and administrative operations of NGNRI

• Oversee and manage administrative support of research

• Together with the COO build up and provide an organizational structure for theNGNRI administration

• Lead the NGNRI administrative management team (finance procurement HREH&S infrastructure technical operations all administrative support services)

• Ensure organization news and events are appropriately supported and disseminatedto all NGNRI administrative staff

• Contribute to building a supportive and progressive work culture according to theexpectations of todays workforce personnel

• Be proactive in identifying potential administrative hurdles and challenges and inengaging with the NGNRI senior management team to find solutions

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines as well operations atthe highest ethical standards

About you

• Careful accurate structured analytical worker with excellent organizational skills

• Broad base of practical knowledge relating to administrative management in a not for-profit or biomedical organization

• Strong communicator whether in writing speech or oral presentations

• Deferential to diversity equality and inclusion and able to lead diverse multiculturalteams

• Someone who will embrace a bold vision and remain loyal to its purpose

• Able to recruit talent and unite individuals

• An individual with the highest integrity and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading an administration or financial team. Ideally experience as a VPof Finance and Administration Director of Human Resources Director of Financesor head of the financial management of a function (e.g. Office of SponsoredResearch Grants and Contracts).

• Awareness of the financial administrative and legal operational challenges ofbiomedical research

• Experience and proven credentials in leading an administration

• A structured and well-organized manager able to build and manage teams

• Ability to provide administrative operational guidance and motivate staff in supportfunctions

• Experience solving problems and overcoming obstacles flexibility to consider andadopt alternative strategies when needed

• Strong interpersonal skills communication and team building

• Experience navigating audit and compliance requirements in the not-for-profit sector

• Proven loyalty to an organizational agenda

What youll get

Our team members fuel our strategy innovation and growth so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you but your family too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: Weve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

The Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute (NGNRI) is a nonprofit organization focused on developing treatments and cures for Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and other neurological disorders and cancers with significant unmet need. Backed by the Gilbert Family Foundation and created in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and Henry Ford Health (HFH) NGNRI brings together leading scientific and clinical expertise to accelerate translational discovery.

Located within a new state-of-the-art research facility in midtown Detroit NGNRI offers a highly collaborative environment alongside MSU and HFH. The institute is equipped with advanced platformsincluding organoid and stem cell models AI-driven analysis FACS and CRISPR technologiesand provides access to extensive shared core facilities.

NGNRI supports both in-house researchers and visiting scientists creating a dynamic mission-driven ecosystem designed to advance innovation and deliver impact in an underserved field. As part of Detroits rapidly growing medical research campus NGNRI offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science within a vibrant and expanding hub.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race color religion national origin sex physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression age military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at .