Director Contract amp Research Support Program

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Director, Contract & Research Support Program

The candidate will lead the university Contract & Research Support Program, providing strong management support to contracting teams that handle federal, non-federal, industry, and non-profit agreements –both funded and unfunded. Manages a department budget and staff responsible for contracts and agreements from federal, sub-federal, non-profit, industry, and clinical sponsors. Assists the University of research community in its efforts to secure external funding through the negotiation of award agreement terms and conditions that comply with Board of Regents policy, and state law, which minimize the risk to university resources. Provides training to faculty and departments regarding the contract process and acts as an experienced resource for faculty and staff who conduct research and work to advance the University’s strategic goals through externally funded projects and programs. Will promote, through example and effective mentoring and coaching, a collegial, collaborative, and flexible communication style between staff and contracting stakeholders. Maintaining culture of service to reduce administrative burden on faculty and contributes to compliance throughout the agreement lifecycle. Will keep current on changes in Federal, State, and institutional policies and procedures that impact contracting. Will play a critical leadership role both within the Office for Research & Discovery, the university community, and nationally. Provides leadership, direction, and management for the Contracting and Research Support Program to provide customer service to the faculty, staff, and students engaged in sponsored activity. Manages departmental budget and expenditures. Acts as contracting signing authority. Responsible for contract negotiations, both for funded and unfunded agreements. Conducts negotiations and finalizes and administers complex industry sponsored project agreements. Negotiates intellectual property and publication rights, confidentiality, indemnification, jurisdiction/governing law, and payment terms. Identifies contractual and policy issues regarding compliance, conflicts of interest, and accounting while raising issues to appropriate University officials and providing follow through until resolved. Resolves contractual problems that develop during course of projects by consulting with investigators, staff and sponsors. Reviews and revises standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations, and laws. Works with other ORD research administration and compliance units on common policies, procedures, and best practices. Works with CRSP and ORD staff to ensure appropriate and timely data collection on agreement activities. Manages CRSP agreement performance metrics. Participates in the development and delivery of training and outreach programs. Informs, advises, and collaborates with the Senior Director of Research Partnership Services, the Associate Vice President for Research, UA leadership, external business partners, and state and federal agency representatives to establish and oversee UA research requirements and ensures that they are aligned with federal and state laws and regulations.

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