Sponsored Projects Manager, Contracts (hybrid/remote)

SRA International; Utah; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in research management is seeking a Sponsored Projects Manager to oversee the administration of contracts for sponsored projects, including clinical trial agreements and grants. The role involves team leadership, contract negotiation, and compliance oversight, requiring a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in research and clinical affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience leading teams and/or projects.
• Five years of experience in clinical research or regulatory affairs.
• Eight years of relevant experience in research or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of contracts for sponsored projects.
• Manage a team of contract professionals for efficient processing.
• Negotiate and administer contracts while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical or life science, business, or healthcare operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sponsored projects management systems

Job description

Sponsored Projects Manager, Contracts (hybrid/remote)

This position is responsible for overseeing the administration of contracts for sponsored projects, including industry clinical trial agreements (CTAs), grant-related agreements, and other agreements. This role involves managing a team of contract professionals (officers and senior officers) to ensure efficient and compliant contract processing. This role will monitor and ensure that performance levels are met, handle complex items, and support the OSP Director on strategic and operational projects. Key responsibilities include negotiating and administering contracts, ensuring compliance with institutional and external regulations, and providing oversight of the contract administration process.

This position will work closely with the OSP Grants team to develop and improve processes for grant-related agreements (including subaward agreements), risk assessments, and subrecipient monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading teams and/or projects
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Five (5) years of experience in clinical research, regulatory affairs, research finance
• Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical or life science field, business, or healthcare operations. A degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified
• Eight (8) years of direct and relevant experience in a research, healthcare, academic, or industry setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering a wide range of sponsored agreements, including industry clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and grant-related contracts.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and experience in Subrecipient Monitoring compliance.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams, specifically with successfully leading remote or hybrid teams.
• Experience with sponsored projects management systems (e.g., Cayuse, Conga CLM)