Senior Contracts Manager - Research and Innovation

You will ideally have gained extensive experience of drafting and negotiating agreements through working in either a university or a research-intensive organisation, including industry. You will have a proven track record on every aspect of contract management including initiating, drafting, negotiating, and execution; providing advice on costing/pricing, regulatory and institutional compliance, as well as risk management and risk mitigation; scheduling meetings, recording case management, collecting, analysing and reporting data, and escalating problematic queries when needed. An understanding of the scientific research environment would be desirable.You will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize tasks within a busy portfolio of contracts. Able to work well independently and have a positive, can-do approach, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for developing positive working relationships. You will have the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide range of stakeholders, including the highest levels of academic, corporate and government representatives. The ideal candidate will take a pro-active approach to problem solving and risk management, whilst tracking progress and ensuring timely execution of legal agreements. In this key position, the successful candidate must be able to adhere to internal processes with the ability to work in fast paced environments. The ability to manage a diverse workload in changing environments is a must.