Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to fostering an environment of care. The Research Contracts Program Manager will manage a diverse portfolio of complex research agreements while partnering with faculty to advance innovative research and protect the University's interests.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of sponsored research agreements, including federal contracts and grants, industry-sponsored research agreements, subawards, non-financial research agreements, and other research-related contracts
- Establish and manage subawards, amendments, and modifications throughout the award lifecycle
- Partner with faculty, sponsors, and campus stakeholders to facilitate research while managing contractual and compliance risks
- Contribute to a collaborative team committed to providing outstanding service to the research community
- Identify contractual risks and develop practical, collaborative solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement of research administration processes and services
- Maintain information and documentation in our electronic research administration systems
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years Experience in research administration, contract administration, sponsored programs, legal contract negotiation, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing sponsored research agreements
- Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, sponsors, and campus partners while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of sponsored research regulations, sponsor requirements, and research administration principles
- Bachelor's degree and 5-6 years experience in research contracting
- Significant experience managing a diverse portfolio of sponsored research agreements across federal, industry, foundation, and nonprofit sponsors
- Demonstrated success independently negotiating highly complex or high-risk research agreements and developing creative solutions to contractual challenges
- Advanced knowledge of research contracting principles, including intellectual property, publication rights, confidentiality, export control, Uniform Guidance, and other applicable federal regulations
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-risk or highly complex negotiations and provide strategic guidance on contractual issues
- Experience mentoring colleagues, leading projects or initiatives, and contributing to process or policy improvements
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