Senior Contracts & Research Partnerships Lead

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to manage contract negotiations and lead a team within its Clinical School. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in drafting agreements and will excel at communication and leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing contracts for various research collaborations, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with university standards. This full-time role includes opportunities for hybrid working to support flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Experience in a university or research-intensive organisation.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracts function within the Clinical School-facing teams.
• Manage a team of Contracts Managers and administrative staff.
• Negotiate agreements to protect researchers' and the University's interests.

Skills

Leadership skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Diplomacy

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft IT packages

Job description

An esteemed educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to manage contract negotiations and lead a team within its Clinical School. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in drafting agreements and will excel at communication and leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing contracts for various research collaborations, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with university standards. This full-time role includes opportunities for hybrid working to support flexibility and work-life balance.