Manager, Research Contracts

<div><p>The Manager, Research Contracts is responsible for overseeing the negotiation, review, and administration of research-related contracts to facilitate collaborations between the university, funding agencies, and industry partners. The role ensures legal compliance, mitigates risks, and supports researchers in securing and managing research funding.</p><h3>Strategic Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Contribute to the development of the Department's strategy, as well as annual business plans.</li><li>Contribute to the development of the Department's policies and procedures, in line with the overall business objectives of the University, ensuring they promote leading practices and excellence.</li><li>Contribute to the development and management of the Department’s budgets and report back on a timely basis to ensure that divergences are addressed promptly.</li></ul><h3>Operational Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize research agreements, such as sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements and other bespoke agreements as required.</li><li>Ensure terms align with institutional policies, legal requirements, and funding agency regulations.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams such as principal investigators, legal counsel, post award team, technology transfer offices, and finance departments.</li><li>Coordinate with external parties, including funding agencies, industry partners, and collaborators for issues related to contract.</li><li>Address IP ownership and usage rights in research agreements to safeguard institutional interests and coordinate with TMI office for matters requiring their attention.</li><li>Develop and implement best practices and templates to streamline contract processes.</li><li>Maintain a database of executed and under progress agreements for necessary follow up.</li><li>Ensure to follow up on approvals from senior management on awards in process.</li><li>Assist Research Directors with negotiation of award terms and conditions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with non-financial, post-award policies.</li><li>Provide key input on procedures, organizational plans, processes and policies as appropriate.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective communication and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders critical to the research enterprise.</li><li>Prepare, review, and consult with faculty and other internal stakeholders to ensure that research project budgets comply with the policies of the Institute and sponsors.</li><li>Ensure Research Services data is properly recorded and updated.</li><li>Research and recommend solutions to problems related to contracts negotiation/management and termination of agreements and assist PIs in complying with all administrative responsibilities.</li><li>Assist the Director of the Research Services in development and delivery of management reports.</li><li>Ensure adherence to the University's information security policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.</li><li>Ensure coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.</li><li>Work closely with the KU Legal Team to route and negotiate contracts with KU sponsors.</li><li>Ensure adherence to the University's information security policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.</li><li>Ensure coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.</li><li>Perform any other tasks assigned by Line Manager and Research Unit such as Directors, and Associate Provost for Research, and Provost.</li></ul><h3>Supervisory Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide coaching, guidance and mentoring as required to enhance the internal capabilities of the team and ensure the achievement of established objectives and plans.</li><li>Recommend appropriate training courses as per the pre-determined training needs, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor their results.</li><li>Carry out performance appraisals for subordinates according to planned schedules and recommend necessary actions as per the applied practices.</li><li>Conduct periodic meetings with subordinates to ensure that priorities are clear and workflow is running smoothly.</li><li>Follow-up on employees' administrative affairs such as vacations, leaves and other administrative and related affairs.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications&Experience:</h3><ul><li>A Bachelor’s Degree in a field to sciences or engineering background</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr