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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, supervise, and develop a team of research contracts professionals
- Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and ongoing professional development
- Oversee review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of research-related agreements
- Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, negotiation strategies, risk assessment, and complex contractual issues
- Serve as the primary escalation point for challenging negotiations and contractual issues
- Independently manage a portfolio of complex research agreements
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, administrators, legal counsel, sponsors, industry partners, and University stakeholders
- Identify negotiation challenges, contractual risks, and process inefficiencies
- Develop and implement negotiation practices, team procedures, and process improvements
- Support the Director of Research Contracts in assessing team performance and advancing departmental goals
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and records in contract and grants management systems
- Foster teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, legal studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in research contracting, research administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience negotiating sponsored research and other research-related agreements
- 2+ years supervising employees or leading a team
- Demonstrated ability to provide direction, coaching, and performance management
- Expert knowledge of research agreement types, contracting principles, negotiation practices, and compliance considerations
- Strong understanding of applicable federal and non-federal regulations and sponsor requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex assignments in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract or grants management systems
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively in ambiguous or changing circumstances
- Cover letter highlighting research contract negotiation experience and supervisory responsibilities required for full consideration
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work available
- Professional development opportunities
- Coaching and mentoring
- Equal opportunity employment
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment