Vivian Holmes joined the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard during its exciting transition to an independent research organization in July 2009. As Assistant Director, her primary focus is research compliance and the development and implementation of research policies and procedures including new systems for grants management and financial reporting.
Prior to joining the Broad, Vivian was Director of Finance and Administration for the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard University. In that role, she was responsible for all financial, operational, and human resources functions of the Division interacting with various offices, faculties, and Harvard-affiliated hospitals and research institutions.
Vivian has been involved in research operations for over twenty years and has been responsible for many aspects of university administration including sponsored pre and post award, financial reporting, compliance, and training. Vivian has been active in NCURA since 1993 and continues to participate, learn, and train. She has chaired national and regional conferences and has served on several committees including the Board of Directors and currently the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee and she is a frequent panelist on operational and compliance issues. An active member of her region, Vivian was honored to be the recipient of Region 1’s 2008 Merit Award.
