Marshall B.

About Marshall B.

Experienced Grants Management, Research Administration, and Financial Compliance…

Experience

1. Grants and Contract Manager

   Baylor Scott & White Health

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Driving excellence in research administration through strategy, compliance, and collaboration.I play a central role in the full lifecycle of research and clinical projects—from identifying funding opportunities and submitting competitive proposals to negotiating research agreements and ensuring post-award compliance.Act as a bridge between researchers, administrators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies—ensuring every stage of sponsored research is executed with integrity, efficiency, and compliance.Pre-Award AdministrationAssists Principal Investigators in crafting high-quality grant proposals, helping them develop budgets, budget justifications, and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements. As the Administrative Official (AO), I conduct quality reviews for accuracy and completeness before timely submissions through portals like Grants.gov and NIH ASSIST. Post-Award ManagementI review and negotiate a variety of research agreements—including CTAs, subawards, MTAs, and NDAs. Collaborating with legal, compliance, and sponsor representatives, I ensure all terms protect institutional interests related to IP, confidentiality, and indemnification—streamlining execution for timely project start-up.Compliance & ReportingI ensure full adherence to federal and institutional compliance frameworks, including IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, and export controls. I manage technical and financial reporting requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation in our electronic research administration (eRA) systems.Stakeholder Engagement & MentorshipI serve as a liaison between departments and external partners—translating complex policies into actionable strategies. I also mentor Project Managers and junior staff, guiding them in financial forecasting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. My role supports internal audits, sponsor reviews, and long-term research success.

Education

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  Advanced Diploma In Management Accountants

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  Advanced Diploma

  2010 — 2012

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  Chartered Institute of Management Accountant

  2011 — 2013

• Institute of Marketing Management Graduate School of Marketing South Africa

  Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Management

  2005 — 2008

• Harvard University

  Masters in Public Administration (Edward Masons)

  2014 — 2016

• National University of Science and Technology (ZW)

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2009 — 2010

• UMass Boston

  Master of Science in Accounting

  2022 — 2023