Senior Research Contracts Manager – Industry Partnerships

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

38 days annual leave

Maternity and adoption leave

Hybrid working

Contributory pension

Cycle loan

Discount bus travel

Social clubs

Résumé du poste

University of Oxford's Research Services Department seeks a senior Contracts professional to draft, review and negotiate research agreements across funding, collaborations, sub‑contracts, and data transfers. You will support researchers and partners, ensuring compliance and clear guidance throughout the lifecycle.

Reporting to the Research Contracts Lead, you will manage a large portfolio, provide specialist advice on costing, pricing, and technology transfer, and help foster collaboration

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent is required.
• Proven track record negotiating research/IP‑related contracts with industry funders or external partners.
• Knowledge of public funding of UK research and collaboration between UK universities and external parties.
• Excellent communication, client liaison and teamwork skills; ability to present complex ideas clearly, both written and verbally.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a very large and complex workload under deadlines.
• Flexible approach and the ability to address problems and generate solutions.
• Be a strong role model promoting a service ethos within the team, with a can‑do attitude.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret detailed written documentation.
• Sound IT skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review and negotiate research contracts (funding, collaborations, sub‑contracting, consultancies).
• Support researchers and administrative staff across the full contract lifecycle.
• Advise on costing, pricing, compliance, data transfer and technology transfer processes.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate agreements.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Formation

A degree or equivalent

Description du poste

University of Oxford's Research Services Department seeks a senior Contracts professional to draft, review and negotiate research agreements across funding, collaborations, sub‑contracts, and data transfers. You will support researchers and partners, ensuring compliance and clear guidance throughout the lifecycle.

Reporting to the Research Contracts Lead, you will manage a large portfolio, provide specialist advice on costing, pricing, and technology transfer, and help foster collaboration