Research Partnerships Officer
Core
Manage active research partnership files from qualification through agreement completion and project launch, serving as the primary point of contact for researchers and external partners.
Role type
Administrative professional (research partnerships)
Builds
Research partnership agreements, project documentation, and funding applications
Domain
Higher education / Research administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Research administration, project coordination, contract management, CRM workflow management, stakeholder liaison, compliance review, proposal development
Preferred skills
STEM graduate degree, research performance experience, familiarity with drafting research agreements
Technologies
CRM platforms, partnership platforms
Responsibilities
Coordinate project planning discussions among researchers, external partners, and funding agencies; Monitor project milestones and communicate progress; Coordinate project launch readiness and documentation; Review partnership agreements for risks and compliance; Maintain accurate records of agreements and file status; Provide guidance to researchers on institutional processes and timelines.