Research Partnerships & Contracts Manager
Rate: £51.92/hour (PAYE)
Duration: 12 months
Location: London (Hybrid Tue–Thu)
Role Overview
Hands‑on role focused on executing and negotiating collaborative research partnerships. The emphasis is on research contract delivery, not sales or senior strategic leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute end‑to‑end research contract negotiation and delivery
- Manage a high‑volume portfolio of research agreements (25–80/year)
- Negotiate IP, joint development, data use, publication, and open‑source terms
- Support industry–academic research collaborations in physical sciences & engineering
- Work closely with researchers, legal teams, and external partners
- Ensure contracts are practical, executable, and optimise IP value
Required Experience
- Proven experience negotiating research contracts or research partnerships
- Background in research partnerships or applied research operations (not sales)
- Experience with IP and joint development frameworks
- Comfortable in a delivery‑focused, operational role
- Bachelor’s degree required; science or engineering background preferred
Role Fit
Not a senior leadership or strategy role. Best suited to candidates who enjoy hands‑on execution and contract negotiation within research collaborations.
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