Contracts and Portfolio Manager (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Cambridge is seeking a Contracts & Portfolio Manager for the UK Hub for Predictive and AI-Enabled Human Disease Models. The role will oversee the Hub's portfolio of collaboration and project agreements, negotiating research funding, collaboration, confidentiality, MTAs and software licenses.

You will protect publication rights and IP, advise on costing, and support project delivery with cross‑organisational collaboration.

Formación

• Experience drafting and negotiating research contracts in university or research settings.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Provide contractual leadership for the UK Hub portfolio and negotiate a range of agreements.
• Advise on costing, pricing, and risk assessments; liaise with Cambridge Enterprise on IP matters.
• Support delivery of Hub projects through stakeholder coordination and effective project management.
• Ensure terms protect publication rights and protect the University's interests.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Legal background

IP awareness

Budgeting

Educación

Degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Descripción del empleo

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.Research Office - UK Hub for Predictive and AI-Enabled Human Disease Models.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter for the post of Contracts & Portfolio Manager within the Research Office. The post holder will provide contractual leadership for a UK Pre-clinical Translational Models Hub funded by UKRI. The Hub is led by the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and brings together the University of Cambridge, research institutes, NHS organisations and other national and international partners to accelerate the translation of innovative human disease models into better healthcare. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-to-lead-new-ps20m-mrc-hub-to-transform-development-of-new-medicines-using-stem-cells-andThe post holder will oversee the Hub's portfolio of collaboration, partnership and project agreements and will negotiate a range of research-related contracts including research funding agreements, collaboration agreements, studentships, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements and software licences. The role will involve negotiating both single-party and multi-party agreements with a range of sponsors and collaborators.As a Contracts and Portfolio Manager, you will ensure both the researchers' and the University's interests are protected by agreeing terms that safeguard academic publication rights, support future research activity and protect intellectual property where appropriate. You will also provide advice on costing and pricing, undertake risk assessments, liaise with Cambridge Enterprise regarding intellectual property matters and support the successful delivery of Hub projects through effective stakeholder coordination and project management.You will ideally have gained experience of drafting and negotiating agreements through working in either a university or a research-intensive organisation. Project management experience and a legal and/or scientific background would be an advantage. An understanding of the research environment would also be desirable.You will be educated to degree level or equivalent. You will be well organised and able both to prioritise and work to deadlines. Able to work well independently and have a positive, can-do approach, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for developing positive working relationships. In particular, you will have the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide range of people, including academics, professional services colleagues and external partners. Diplomacy, tact, attention to detail and a calm approach are essential. You will be proficient in using Microsoft IT packages.This role requires onsite attendance for a minimum of four days per week, split between West Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Isabelle de Wouters at [e-mail] you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: Cambridge Research Office Recruitment at: [e-mail] see the Further Particulars document for more details of this vacancy. Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.Please include details of your referees, including email address, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference EW51473 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online