Research Contracts Manager; Clinical and Translational Research

Salary

£46,049 to £58,225 per annum pro‑rata depending on skills and experience.

Research Operations

Jubilee Campus

Monday 08 June 2026

FAB
333926

We are recruiting a Research Contracts Manager (Clinical and Translational Research) within the University’s Research & Innovation department. The role is based within a busy, diverse and friendly Research Contracts team and provides specialist contractual support for clinical research activities, including interventional trials, observational studies and associated data arrangements, while also supporting translational research collaborations. The postholder will lead the negotiation and drafting of clinical trial agreements, investigator‑initiated and sponsor‑led studies, industry‑sponsored research and associated regulatory‑dependent contracts.

Key responsibilities include building productive relationships with stakeholders across Research & Innovation and the wider University, ensuring seamless support for academic staff, funders and collaborators, and providing advice on and interpretation of contract terms. The role also contributes to continuous improvement through the development and implementation of effective procedures and systems supporting research contracts and interfaces with other teams.

Full‑time (36.25 hours per week). A hybrid working arrangement is offered, with a blended approach of home and office working each week. Attendance on campus is required for certain days.

• A friendly, diverse and supportive working environment.
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office working.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes.

We welcome applicants from a range of cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and a proud Athena Swan Gold Award holder.

All applications will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.