Remote Research Contracts Specialist

University Industry Demonstration Partnership; New Jersey; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

University Industry Demonstration Partnership seeks an Assistant Contracts Manager to draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements in partnership with ORPA and campus stakeholders. The role involves coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and Technology Licensing and New Ventures on complex issues.

Remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates with appropriate background and experience, and the position emphasizes continuous improvement of agreement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related experience in research administration, contract administration, sponsored programs, technology transfer, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of research contracting principles, policies, procedures, and best practices in a university environment.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating research contracts and other research-related agreements.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, IP, export control, and risk or audit requirements.
• Familiarity with nonfederal sponsors and best practices in research contracting with industry, foundations, and foreign sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate assigned research-related agreements using university templates and escalation pathways.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, ORPA colleagues, and campus stakeholders to gather information and support timely review and execution.
• Evaluate non-standard terms, identify concerns, and recommend revisions in consultation with senior colleagues.
• Coordinate with the Office of the General Counsel and Technology Licensing and New Ventures on legal and IP issues.
• Explain terms and risks to faculty and staff and document decisions and approvals.
• Maintain relationships with campus offices and external parties involved in negotiations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes supporting agreement processing (e.g., Huron module).

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Research administration

Federal requirements knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. or Master's degree

Tools

Huron

Visual Compliance

Job description

University Industry Demonstration Partnership seeks an Assistant Contracts Manager to draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements in partnership with ORPA and campus stakeholders. The role involves coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and Technology Licensing and New Ventures on complex issues.

Remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates with appropriate background and experience, and the position emphasizes continuous improvement of agreement