Research Contracts Program Manager

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

12h•$83,000

About The Position

Notre Dame Research (NDR) advances discovery in service to the greater good. At the University of Notre Dame, researchers deepen human understanding across disciplines, and Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance (NDRAC) plays an essential role in enabling that work. As a member of Notre Dame’s central research administration office, the Research Contracts Program Manager (RCPM) oversees a diverse portfolio of research related agreements across a broad range of disciplines and sponsors, including federal agencies, foundations, and industry partners. This position provides significant engagement with faculty across multiple colleges and collaboration with campus partners throughout the University. It is an outstanding opportunity for a research contracts professional seeking to expand their expertise within a mission driven institution. The RCPM team manages the review, negotiation, and execution of research-related agreements within Notre Dame’s $138M+ research portfolio. This role focuses primarily on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing non financial and independent contractor research related agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (business, policy, law, or related field preferred)
3+ years of relevant experience
Experience reviewing, negotiating, and accepting non financial research related agreements, as well as grants and contracts for sponsored program funding
Familiarity with electronic research administration (eRA) systems
Knowledge of university legal, contractual, and compliance requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team

Nice To Haves

2+ years reviewing, negotiating, and executing MTAs and DUAs

Responsibilities

Reviewing, negotiating, and executing a wide range of research-related agreements, including:
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
Data Use Agreements (DUAs)
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Domestic and International Independent Contractor Agreements
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
Coordinating with multiple stakeholders across NDRAC and the University to obtain necessary approvals prior to finalizing agreements
Working with researchers to understand the nature of their work in order to draft and negotiate appropriate agreements.
Drafting and executing customized contracts for non-standard situations
Maintaining accurate documentation in electronic research administration (eRA) systems