Research Related Agreements; RRA Officer

Research Related Agreements (RRA) Officer

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Stanford University is expanding its team of Contract Officers focused on specialized research‑related agreements. This position will primarily focus on the review, negotiation, and oversight of non‑standard research‑related contracts that fall outside of traditional sponsored projects and gifts.

• Achieve and maintain delegated signature authority on behalf of Stanford University.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis and negotiation of complex non‑sponsored, research‑related agreements.
• Identify and coordinate escalation of contractual and policy issues to appropriate university stakeholders (e.g., Risk Management, Office of General Counsel) as needed and provide follow‑through until issues are resolved.
• Review and revise standard agreements to reflect changes in university policies, applicable regulations and laws.
• Deliver excellent client services to Stanford faculty and research administration community, including interpretation and explanation of contractual requirements and problem‑solving throughout the life of the project.
• Partner with others to serve as a resource to educate units regarding institutional processes.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

• Advanced knowledge of contracting and related processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.
• Experience with university research administration or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of and experience applying regulatory requirements regarding research data and privacy, including HIPAA and GDPR as applied to research.
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and licensing issues as they pertain to academic research.
• Ability to: draft, negotiate and execute complex research agreements including data use agreements; communicate knowledge and ideas both verbally and in writing with clarity and effectiveness to internal and external audiences; make independent decisions based on critical and analytical thinking, experience and judgement; deliver high quality service and work products; drive change and continuous improvement; collaborate in a distributed team environment.
• Work well with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrated curiosity and comfort with uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Strong service orientation and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Frequently sitting, grasping lightly, use fine manipulation and a computer.
• Occasionally use a telephone; rarely stand/walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, write by hand, sort, and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability.

May have occasional extended or weekend work hours during peak business cycles.

• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety:
  Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.

Hybrid position: $116,834 to $120,000 per annum. Remote position: $87,008 to $117,973 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits:
Stanford’s extensive range of benefits is available for employees. For detailed information, visit the Cardinal at Work website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

EEO Statement
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