Senior Research Contracts & Federal Agreements Lead

SBHU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SBHU seeks a Senior Research Contracts & Federal Agreements Officer to draft, negotiate, and manage a range of federal research contracts and clinical trial agreements. You will ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies while coordinating with faculty, sponsors, and internal offices to drive timely execution.

The role requires strong negotiation, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills, with experience in federal agreements and research administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; foreign equivalents considered.
• Three years negotiating research contracts and awards.
• One year administering research grants and contracts in research administration.
• Experience with federal research agreements (OTAs, flowthrough subawards/subcontracts, SBIR/STTRs).
• Knowledge of federal, state, university, and industry rules governing research agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage federal research contracts and clinical trial agreements.
• Ensure compliant terms by applying federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Engage researchers and sponsors to resolve contractual issues.
• Supervise staff and provide leadership to a contracts team.
• Maintain electronic tracking systems and generate timely reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Federal contracts

Research grants

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Juris Doctor

Tools

Minuet

Salesforce

Onbase

Huron/MyResearch

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

SBHU seeks a Senior Research Contracts & Federal Agreements Officer to draft, negotiate, and manage a range of federal research contracts and clinical trial agreements. You will ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies while coordinating with faculty, sponsors, and internal offices to drive timely execution.

The role requires strong negotiation, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills, with experience in federal agreements and research administration.