Karen Griffin90 Squire Lane

Tewksbury, MA 01876(617) 852-0681 | karengriffin67@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-griffin-30a3a945

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) 2007 – Present

The oldest and largest hospital in New England, Mass. General Hospital (MGH) conducts the largest hospital-research program in the nation. Massachusetts General Hospital has been named the top hospital in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s   Best Hospitals 2015-201 6.

The Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) is a multidisciplinary cross departmental center with the central mission of facilitating the genetic research cycle. The center is housed in 60,000 square feet of wet lab, dry lab, and office and clinic space in the Richard B. Simches Research Center.

Administrative Director Responsible for managing the organizational structure within the Center for Human Genetic

Research (CHGR). Oversee 12 FTEs (Direct Reporting) and 207 Indirect Reports Fiscal management of $47 million in general budget and research funding, including oversight

of all administrative and financial operations for CHGR (e.g., budget development, salary planning, portfolio forecasting). Advise CHGR Director on fundraising initiatives and aide in sustainability planning.

Maintain and execute CHGR policies on Human Resources to manage all personnel issues to resolution for over 250 faculty and staff members using expertise in talent development and employee relations. Interview, hire, supervise, and evaluate administrative and laboratory research staff. Develop and implement employee-training initiatives.

Manage compensation/equity and negotiate retention packages. Assist in faculty recruitment. Prepare educational and marketing materials Organize and promote training and workshop opportunities for staff in areas of compliance and

research administration Develop, authorize, and enforce adherence to policies, procedures, and programs to comply

with federal and state laws, regulations, policy directives and ethics requirements with focus on the CHGR’s mission and

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MADepartment of Political Science2004-2007

MIT is a top-ranked private institution best known for research and training collaborations between academia, industry and government. Research expenditures exceed $700 million annually. The Political Science Department is one of 21 departments within MIT’s School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. MIT. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings has named MIT the No. 1 University worldwide for social sciences for 2015-2016.

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Administrative Officer Directed all department administrative and financial operations including salary, budgets,

space, personnel, and student related matters. Develop and oversight, management of $8 million in general budget and research funding

including advisement on financial issues, developed budgets, and forecasted projections. Liaised between outside government agencies, other institutions, and MIT officials.

Supervised and mentored 23 FTEs Executed all grant proposals for the department (NSF, NIH, foundations & development

proposals Organized and promoted training and workshop opportunities for staff for professional

development Coordinated, developed, and submitted annual Department operating budget and managing

graduate student financial aid. Assisted in faculty recruitment and retention. Processed student Fellowships, Teaching Assistants (TAships) and Research Assistants

(RAships). Coordinated building and facility maintenance, space changes, and workplace safety issues. Maintained department website.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MADepartment of Economics2001-2004

Administrative Officer Directed all administrative and financial operations for the department including salary,

budgets, space, personnel, and student related matters. Supervised 15 FTEs Developed Five Year Strategic Plan, Visiting Committee report, President’s Report, and other

departmental special projects. Executed all grant proposals for the department (NSF, NIH, foundations & development

proposals Advised Department Head on budget development and projections. Managed activities of the

Administrator of Graduate Affairs and headquarters staff. Allocated student (graduate and undergraduate) fellowships and managed graduate student

financial aid. Interviewed, hired, supervised, and evaluated all staff. Coordinated building and facility maintenance, space changes and safety.

MIT, Laboratory of Computer Science, Cambridge, MA 2000 - 2001Senior Fiscal Officer

Managed $30 million portfolio from research institutions and industrial sponsors, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) funds, and headquarters funding for faculty and staff. Hired, supervised, and evaluated financial analysts.

Executed grant and contract submissions Managed Headquarters Annual Operating Budget Oversaw 3 FTEs and 1 Part-time staff

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Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA Neurology/Neuroscience Center, 1980-2000 Business Manager

Managed $25 million research and clinical budget. Executed all grant and contract submissions. Liaised between Research Administration and

department faculty. Supervised and evaluated support staff and grant managers. Managed oversight of core

facilities. Maintained billing and facility planning with laboratory personnel internally and outside the

department.

EDUCATION

2009-2015 (Expected)Northeastern University, Boston, MAEd.D., Higher Education AdministrationThesis: “Proposed: Pathway of Women Leadership in an Academic Medical Center

2002 Cambridge College, Cambridge, MAM.Ed., Education

1998 Lesley College, Cambridge, MAB.S., Business Management

Certificates2013 George Washington University, Washington, D.C. - Healthcare Corporate Compliance

The George Washington University presents the Graduate Certificate Program in Healthcare Corporate Compliance. This one-of-a-kind program provides a uniquely comprehensive healthcare corporate compliance education. 

2009 Emmanuel College, Boston, MA - Graduate Certificate in Research Administration The program’s specialized curriculum focuses on research administration, sponsored

programs, compliance, legal issues, finance and accounting. 2005 Northeastern University, Boston, MA - Human Resources Representative Certification

School of Professional & Continuing Studies, SHRM Learning System1980 Burdett College, Boston, MA - Secretarial Certificate with Medical Specialization

A comprehensive one-year program specializing in business medical office procedures

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, COMMITTEES, & WORKING GROUPS

2015 Committee Member, MGH Grievance Committee Member of a committee designated to review and adjudicate employee complaints

2015- Member, The Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) HCCA is a 501(c)(6) member-based association for compliance professionals in the

healthcare provider field.2014- Member, Mentoring Committee for Research & Clinical Staff

Pilot committee designed to enhance the careers of research administrators via one-on-one interactions

2014- Member, Society of Research Administrators International3

The Society of Research Administrators International (SRA International) is the premier global research management society providing education, professional development and the latest comprehensive information about research management to 5,200 members from over 40 countries.

2015 Research Leadership Intensive Training Program , Chicago, IL The intensive training program is a blend of leadership theory, tools and practical tips,

presented by experienced research managers for research managers! 2014 SRA International Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA

2014- Member, Performance Evaluation Committee for Research Preliminary committee comprised of members of Human Resources, research staff and

faculty to redesign a performance evaluation for the research community2013-Mentor, American Corporate Partners

ACP’s nationwide Mentoring Program founded in 2008 connects veterans with professionals from some of America’s top corporations and select universities.

2012- Member, MGH Continuous Research Operations Improvement (CROI) Communications and Human Resources Teams

This initiative provides straightforward ways for members of our research community to offer ideas that will help us improve our support of the research enterprise.

2010- Member, Women’s Leadership Committee The Women in Leadership Committee is a volunteer committee of MGH managers

focused on professional development of women at the MGH2012- Member, National Council of University Research Administrators

NCURA is an organization of individuals with professional interests in the administration of sponsored programs (research, education and training), primarily at colleges and universities.

NCURA Region I mentor to provide advice, support and guidance and also share my wealth of knowledge within the field of research administration/sponsored programs

Member of Volunteer and Membership Committee responsible for promoting membership, welcoming new members and organizing activities  for recruiting, cultivating, motivating, coordinating, and recognizing NCURA Region 1 volunteers

Facilitator for Breakfast RoundTable discussions of research administration topics

HONORS

2008 & 2014 Two time Recipient, Partners in Excellence Team Award, Continuous Research `Operations Improvement Team (CROI)

The program recognizes exceptional Partners employees and teams in the following categories: quality treatment and service, leadership and innovation, teamwork, operational efficiency and outstanding community contributions.

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November 24, 2015

To Whom It May Concern: I am writing with respect to the position of Executive Director, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) in Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University. In my role as Administrative Director for the Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), I have been developing long-term financial management strategies for complex individual research programs, strengthening the overall strategic allocation of financial resources, and coordinating the daily financial services for the center with annual activities exceeding $45M. These financial responsibilities include oversight of all CHGR grant proposal submissions to private and public institutions, including academia, federal agencies, and philanthropic organizations. Overall, I am responsible for maintaining fiscal and administrative compliance with internal, federal, private and industrial rules and regulations, and I provide general administrative support for the center through personnel management, procurement, facilities and other duties as needed.

Before assuming my current position, the organization experienced complex financial issues involving revenue and expense control, with a cash deficit of $9M. Under my leadership the deficit was reduced to $2.7M within the first fiscal year, an improvement that resulted from my streamlining of business processes, educating Principal Investigators in financial decision-making, revising procurement procedures, and improving overall operations. In addition to this strong financial background, I also have proven project management skills. A prime example is the leadership that I have been providing with respect to the overall project plan for the new CHRG facility at MGH. Working closely with the senior administration, I have been overseeing the management of central CHGR administration and construction budgets, the co-ordination of sponsor funding between the MGH and CHGR, the co-ordination of end-users and external vendors to ensure appropriate equipment and furniture, and the design and build-out of the physical space to include specialized scientific equipment.  I believe that the combination of my experience in working for one of the largest and most productive academic hospital-based research institutions in the world along with specific experience working in an academic environment, as I was formerly an Administrative Officer and Senior Fiscal Officer at MIT, has provided me with the essential interpersonal and political skills needed to excel in a high-level work environment and to contribute to the advancement of any complex organization.

I am currently pursuing an Ed.D. from the College of Professional Studies program at Northeastern University in Higher Education Administration. With a Master’s in Education, a Bachelor’s in Business Management, a Graduate Certificate in Research Administration, and a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance, I am confident that the combination of formal education and extensive work experience qualify me for this position. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your organization’s goals and how I can help you meet them as the Executive Director. I can be reached at 617-852-0681. Thank you for your consideration. Best Regards, 

Karen E. Griffin

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