Hello, I'm Diane F.
I am a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience leading all facets of pre- and post-award grant management in complex academic, healthcare, and for-profit environments. My career is defined by a strategic and compliance-driven approach to supporting research and innovation, ensuring organizations secure and manage multimillion-dollar funding portfolios from federal agencies, corporate sponsors, foundations, and private donors. I bring deep expertise in the entire grant lifecycle from identifying funding opportunities and guiding proposal development to negotiating awards, overseeing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing for audits. My leadership focuses on building strong cross-functional partnerships with internal teams such as finance, legal, compliance, and institutional review boards, as well as cultivating productive relationships with external funders. This collaborative approach aligns organizational goals with sponsor requirements and drives mission success. Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented policies, standard operating procedures, and processes that enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and promote accountability. I excel in financial oversight and budget monitoring to maintain fiscal responsibility while enabling research growth. By leveraging technology and accurate data, I continuously improve workflows and decision-making to create scalable, streamlined operations.
Details
- LocationUnited States
- Years of Relevant Experience10-15 years
- Seniority LevelDirector
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Senior Administrative Manager, Research
Current / Most Recent Employment
Mass General Brigham
Industry
- Administrative and Support Services
- Financial Services
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Language(s)
- English, United States
Skills
Grant Lifecycle Management – Pre- and post-award administration, submissions, closeouts, and compliance Federal & Private Funding Compliance – Expertise in NIH, NSF, HRSA, and foundation grant requirements Financial Oversight – Budget forecasting, fund management, cost analysis, re-budgeting, and financial reporting Audit & Regulatory Preparedness – Internal reviews, SOP development, audit readiness, risk mitigation Team & Operations Leadership – Cross-functional team management, workflow optimization, and strategic planning System & Platform Proficiency – Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, eRA Commons, Grants.gov, ASSIST, Research.gov, Fluxx Process Design & Improvement – SOP development, intranet systems, automated workflows, operational streamlining Stakeholder & Funder Relations – Liaison with PIs, faculty, institutional offices, sponsors, and subcontract partners Remote/Hybrid Work Management – Successful leadership across distributed teams and multi-state institutions Contract & Subaward Coordination – Subcontract negotiation, compliance tracking, and partner institution alignment
Areas of Professional Interest
Research Administration & Sponsored Programs Federal and Private Grant Compliance Pre- and Post-Award Grant Management Clinical Research Operations & Support Strategic Financial Planning in Research Settings Process Improvement & Policy Development Multi-Institutional and Remote Research Collaboration Academic Medical Center Administration Subaward & Contract Management Team Development and Cross-Functional Leadership Grant Systems Optimization Audit Readiness & Regulatory Risk Mitigation
Other Past Relevant / Notable Employer(s)
Duke University/University of Miami