The Director of Sponsored Programs Contracting is responsible for planning, development, implementation and measurement of sponsored programs contracting activities, including fiscal management, human resources, resource allocation and compliance. The Director represents the institution as a signing official for Research Administration business and oversees the negotiation of Subcontracts, Clinical Trial Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Billing Agreements, and other atypical agreements.
Requirements
- Leads the development and implementation of the contracting management strategy and annual work plan.
- Directs the process of identifying, formulating, revising, and implementing policies and procedures for sponsored programs contracting management at BIDMC.
- Guides the SPC team in managing both incoming and outgoing non-industry subcontract agreements, with a strong focus on adhering to federal and non-profit sponsor regulations.
- Identifies methods for tracking and evaluating departmental progress towards goals, actively reports on this progress, and revises strategies and processes when necessary.
- Directs daily activities of a highly effective team of 6 to 8 full-time staff members to ensure the successful administration of the contracting management process for approximately 1300 actions each year.
- Ensures SPC’s participation in effective design, implementation, and use of BIDMC’s contracts database (Huron Research Suite Agreements Module).
- Regularly monitors workload trends and conducts monthly reviews of the contract backlog report with the SPC team, while also generating action plans to streamline processes, identify and address inefficiencies, and enhance overall productivity and internal customer experience.
- Ensures appropriate SPC organizational structure as well as performance management and professional development of staff.
- Collaborates with Research Administration teams and other R&AA divisions in support of broader organizational issues.
- May administer a small contracts portfolio including coverage for other SPC staff.
- Maintains positive relationships with Principal Investigators and study teams through transparent, efficient process management and workflows between departments.
- Employs a mix of strategic relationship management and skilled negotiation to smooth out and expedite the contract process, ensuring successful and efficient partnerships.
- Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget as well as maintaining data in the Medical Center's SPC database.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- 401(k) or retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
