Remote Senior Research Contracts Negotiator

Stanford Reglab; Redwood City (CA); Remote; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Contract Officer to lead the solicitation, negotiation and administration of extramural support for university research, training and public service projects. You will handle sub-awards and negotiate terms for agreements that fall outside standard templates, while safeguarding academic freedom and scientific integrity.

You will work with departments, principal investigators and staff to solve complex issues, ensuring compliance and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and finalizing sponsored projects agreements.
• Knowledge of grant and contract programs and processes with diverse sponsor types.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal solicitation, negotiation and administration of routine and non-routine grants, contracts and subcontracts with government, non-government and industry sponsors.
• Identify and negotiate special conditions such as publication and data rights, IP, confidentiality and export controls.
• Negotiate non-sponsored research-related agreements with special conditions.
• Draft, negotiate and execute sub-awards issued under sponsored projects.
• Identify and resolve contractual and policy issues arising during review and negotiation activities.
• Advise department staff and PIs, interpret and explain agreement provisions and terms.
• Educate units regarding institutional processes and serve as a resource.

Skills

Draft contracts

Negotiate terms

Sponsored projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Contract Officer to lead the solicitation, negotiation and administration of extramural support for university research, training and public service projects. You will handle sub-awards and negotiate terms for agreements that fall outside standard templates, while safeguarding academic freedom and scientific integrity.

You will work with departments, principal investigators and staff to solve complex issues, ensuring compliance and timely execution.