The Senior Manager leads a team responsible for the comprehensive analysis and negotiation of complex research agreements including Confidentiality Agreements and Data Use Agreements
Job Summary
The Senior Manager leads a team responsible for the comprehensive analysis and negotiation of complex research agreements including Confidentiality Agreements and Data Use Agreements.
This role serves as an institutional liaison with external sponsors while ensuring all sponsored project agreements align with University policies and federal regulations.
The position requires leveraging data analytics to monitor team performance against Service Level Agreement Key Performance Indicators and driving process improvements.
Matching Summary
The Senior Manager leads a team responsible for the comprehensive analysis and negotiation of complex research agreements including Confidentiality Agreements and Data Use Agreements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7 years relevant experience in academic setting
Analysis of complex sponsored project agreements
Negotiation of research contracts and CDAs
Knowledge of OMB circulars and NIH policies
Team leadership and performance management
Nice-to-have
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification
Juris Doctorate or Master's degree preferred
Experience with real-time dashboards
Strong interpersonal collaboration skills
Ability to drive culture of accountability
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; JD or Master's preferred
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
CRA or CPRA certification preferred
Extensive knowledge of sponsored program regulations
Ability to direct and supervise staff independently