Research Contracts Program Manager

ND Energy

Research Contracts Program Manager at Notre Dame handling complex sponsored research agreements. Partnering with faculty and stakeholders to negotiate terms that protect the University's interests.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and executing research-related agreements, including Sponsored Research Agreements and Federal Contracts, while ensuring compliance with legal and institutional standards. Strong ability to analyze risks and collaborate with research stakeholders to align agreements with project objectives.

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Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs)Contract NegotiationIntellectual Property ManagementCompliance Risk AnalysisResearch Agreement Execution

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Hard Skills

Negotiating Sponsored Research AgreementsReviewing Research AgreementsExecuting Federal ContractsAnalyzing Agreement TermsIdentifying Compliance Risks

Soft Skills

Independent LeadershipCollaboration with Research FacultyEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Research AgreementsFederal ContractsSubawards/SubcontractsIntellectual PropertyExport Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently review, draft, negotiate, and execute a broad portfolio of research-related agreements that support the University's research enterprise.
Lead contract negotiations with academic institutions, industry sponsors, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other external partners to facilitate research while protecting the University's legal, financial, regulatory, and intellectual property interests.
Analyze proposed agreement terms to identify legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks, and negotiate practical solutions that align sponsor expectations with University policies and research objectives.
Partner closely with principal investigators, research faculty, and research administrators to understand the scope, objectives, and unique requirements of research projects in order to develop, negotiate, and execute agreements that appropriately support the research.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of direct experience negotiating sponsored research agreements for a university, research institution, academic medical center, federal laboratory, or similar organization.
Demonstrated experience independently reviewing, negotiating, and executing research-related agreements such as: Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs) Federal Contracts Subawards/Subcontracts
Experience negotiating terms involving intellectual property, publication rights, indemnification, confidentiality, export controls, and compliance with sponsor regulations.
Ability to independently lead negotiations with sponsors while balancing institutional risk and research objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development