University of Notre Dame
Research Contracts Program Manager
Notre Dame, IN, United States
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$742kDetected 2 days ago
NegotiationProcurementIntellectual PropertyResearch
About the role
- Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
- Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.
- At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!
Responsibilities
- Independently review, draft, negotiate, and execute a broad portfolio of research-related agreements that support the University's research enterprise, including but not limited to:
- Lead contract negotiations with academic institutions, industry sponsors, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other external partners to facilitate research while protecting the University's legal, financial, regulatory, and intellectual property interests.
- Partner closely with principal investigators, research faculty, and research administrators to understand the scope, objectives, and unique requirements of research projects in order to develop, negotiate, and execute agreements that appropriately support the research.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and external partners throughout the contract negotiation process, providing guidance on agreement terms, University policies, sponsor requirements, and research contracting best practices.
- Manage multiple concurrent negotiations and competing priorities while ensuring timely execution of agreements and maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date agreement records, correspondence, approvals, and documentation within the University's electronic research administration (eRA) systems and other institutional databases.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of research contracting operations by identifying process enhancements, developing standard language and templates, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Ability to independently lead negotiations with sponsors while balancing institutional risk and research objectives.
Compensation
- $60k-$742k
Benefits
- Bachelor Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience negotiating sponsored research agreements for a university, research institution, academic medical center, federal laboratory, or similar organization.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ent terms to identify legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks, and negotiate practical solutions that align sponsor expectations with University policies and research objectives
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