Strategic Research Partnerships & Agreements Lead

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research & Industry Alliances (RIA) Officer at UCLA is responsible for negotiating, drafting and executing agreements with industry sponsors, managing relationships, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

The role includes identifying researchers and industry partners, matching research interests for funding generation, and collaborating with UCLA and UC teams to leverage resources and best practices.

Qualifications

• Negotiate contracts effectively in academic, nonprofit, corporate, or legal environments.
• Familiarity with research funding mechanisms and policy distinctions (gifts/grants/contracts).
• Excellent written and oral communication to represent the university's interests.
• Knowledge of industry contracting, export controls, and FARs.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and execute agreements with industry sponsors and campus parties.
• Develop business relationships and manage sponsor and investigator expectations.
• Collaborate with UCLA and UC teams to identify best contracting practices.
• Maintain a large caseload ensuring compliance with university policies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

Communication skills

Industry contracting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Research & Industry Alliances (RIA) Officer at UCLA is responsible for negotiating, drafting and executing agreements with industry sponsors, managing relationships, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

The role includes identifying researchers and industry partners, matching research interests for funding generation, and collaborating with UCLA and UC teams to leverage resources and best practices.