Research Contracts Team Lead

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🌐 India, United States – Remote

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💵 $127k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

✨ Team Lead

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ND Energy

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2005

⚡ Energy

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Energy • Education • Science

ND Energy is a University of Notre Dame research and engagement center focused on energy research, policy, and technology that advances sustainable and equitable energy transitions. It convenes faculty, students, and external partners to develop interdisciplinary solutions, inform policy and ethical decision-making, and translate research into community and global impact through education, outreach, and applied projects.

📋 Description

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of research contracts professionals • Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and ongoing professional development • Oversee review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of research-related agreements • Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, negotiation strategies, risk assessment, and complex contractual issues • Serve as the primary escalation point for challenging negotiations and contractual issues • Independently manage a portfolio of complex research agreements • Collaborate with faculty, researchers, administrators, legal counsel, sponsors, industry partners, and University stakeholders • Identify negotiation challenges, contractual risks, and process inefficiencies • Develop and implement negotiation practices, team procedures, and process improvements • Support the Director of Research Contracts in assessing team performance and advancing departmental goals • Maintain accurate contract documentation and records in contract and grants management systems • Foster teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, legal studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • 5+ years of experience in research contracting, research administration, or a related field • Demonstrated experience negotiating sponsored research and other research-related agreements • 2+ years supervising employees or leading a team • Demonstrated ability to provide direction, coaching, and performance management • Expert knowledge of research agreement types, contracting principles, negotiation practices, and compliance considerations • Strong understanding of applicable federal and non-federal regulations and sponsor requirements • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Strong organizational and project management skills • Ability to manage multiple complex assignments in a deadline-driven environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract or grants management systems • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively in ambiguous or changing circumstances • Cover letter highlighting research contract negotiation experience and supervisory responsibilities required for full consideration

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work available • Professional development opportunities • Coaching and mentoring • Equal opportunity employment • Supportive, mission-driven work environment