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.