Director of Research Contracts

The Director of Research Contracts will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the negotiation and execution of sponsored research and unfunded research-related agreements. The position plays a critical role in advancing the University’s mission as a leading R1/R01 institution by facilitating timely, compliant, and effective research partnerships with federal agencies, industry sponsors, foundations, and collaborating institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten years of related experience in management to include at least four years’ experience in research administration
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strategic thinking and risk assessment
• Strong leadership and team development
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage high-volume workload with competing priorities
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee